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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,744.65, 2,617.02 and 855.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,744.65, 2,617.02 and 855.99 is: 1,284.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,744.65 : 2,617.02 = 855.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,744.65/2,617.02 = 855.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,744.65x = 2,617.02 × 855.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,744.65x = 2,240,142.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,240,142.95/1,744.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,284.01

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