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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,744.63, 2,615.11 and 819.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,744.63, 2,615.11 and 819.45 is: 1,228.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,744.63 : 2,615.11 = 819.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,744.63/2,615.11 = 819.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,744.63x = 2,615.11 × 819.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,744.63x = 2,142,949.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,142,949.84/1,744.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,228.31

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