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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,744.65, 2,617.29 and 770.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,744.65, 2,617.29 and 770.85 is: 1,156.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,744.65 : 2,617.29 = 770.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,744.65/2,617.29 = 770.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,744.65x = 2,617.29 × 770.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,744.65x = 2,017,538.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,017,538.00/1,744.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,156.41

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