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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,744.66, 2,616.98 and 878.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,744.66, 2,616.98 and 878.76 is: 1,318.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,744.66 : 2,616.98 = 878.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,744.66/2,616.98 = 878.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,744.66x = 2,616.98 × 878.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,744.66x = 2,299,697.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,299,697.34/1,744.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,318.13

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