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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,744.49, 2,615.90 and 819.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,744.49, 2,615.90 and 819.27 is: 1,228.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,744.49 : 2,615.90 = 819.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,744.49/2,615.90 = 819.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,744.49x = 2,615.90 × 819.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,744.49x = 2,143,130.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,143,130.44/1,744.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,228.51

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