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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,744.61, 2,616.23 and 648.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,744.61, 2,616.23 and 648.72 is: 972.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,744.61 : 2,616.23 = 648.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,744.61/2,616.23 = 648.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,744.61x = 2,616.23 × 648.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,744.61x = 1,697,202.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,697,202.35/1,744.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 972.83

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