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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,744.56, 2,619.72 and 1,064.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,744.56, 2,619.72 and 1,064.88 is: 1,599.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,744.56 : 2,619.72 = 1,064.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,744.56/2,619.72 = 1,064.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,744.56x = 2,619.72 × 1,064.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,744.56x = 2,789,687.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,789,687.43/1,744.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,599.08

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