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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,744.53, 2,617.16 and 590.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,744.53, 2,617.16 and 590.25 is: 885.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,744.53 : 2,617.16 = 590.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,744.53/2,617.16 = 590.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,744.53x = 2,617.16 × 590.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,744.53x = 1,544,775.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,544,775.74/1,744.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885.50

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