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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,744.53, 2,616.66 and 820.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,744.53, 2,616.66 and 820.29 is: 1,230.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,744.53 : 2,616.66 = 820.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,744.53/2,616.66 = 820.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,744.53x = 2,616.66 × 820.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,744.53x = 2,146,420.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,146,420.03/1,744.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,230.37

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