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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,744.44, 2,612.97 and 820.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,744.44, 2,612.97 and 820.74 is: 1,229.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,744.44 : 2,612.97 = 820.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,744.44/2,612.97 = 820.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,744.44x = 2,612.97 × 820.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,744.44x = 2,144,569.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,144,569.00/1,744.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,229.37

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