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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,744.50, 2,617.04 and 574.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,744.50, 2,617.04 and 574.17 is: 861.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,744.50 : 2,617.04 = 574.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,744.50/2,617.04 = 574.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,744.50x = 2,617.04 × 574.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,744.50x = 1,502,625.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,502,625.86/1,744.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.35

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