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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,744.56, 2,613.60 and 876.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,744.56, 2,613.60 and 876.78 is: 1,313.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,744.56 : 2,613.60 = 876.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,744.56/2,613.60 = 876.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,744.56x = 2,613.60 × 876.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,744.56x = 2,291,552.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,291,552.21/1,744.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,313.54

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