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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,744.52, 2,616.77 and 445.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,744.52, 2,616.77 and 445.98 is: 668.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,744.52 : 2,616.77 = 445.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,744.52/2,616.77 = 445.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,744.52x = 2,616.77 × 445.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,744.52x = 1,167,034.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,167,034.74/1,744.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.97

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