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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,744.62, 2,617.31 and 574.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,744.62, 2,617.31 and 574.57 is: 861.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,744.62 : 2,617.31 = 574.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,744.62/2,617.31 = 574.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,744.62x = 2,617.31 × 574.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,744.62x = 1,503,841.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,503,841.72/1,744.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.99

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