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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,744.45, 2,615.69 and 704.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,744.45, 2,615.69 and 704.95 is: 1,057.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,744.45 : 2,615.69 = 704.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,744.45/2,615.69 = 704.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,744.45x = 2,615.69 × 704.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,744.45x = 1,843,925.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,843,925.89/1,744.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,057.03

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