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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,744.70, 2,617.04 and 446.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,744.70, 2,617.04 and 446.06 is: 669.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,744.70 : 2,617.04 = 446.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,744.70/2,617.04 = 446.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,744.70x = 2,617.04 × 446.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,744.70x = 1,167,364.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,167,364.52/1,744.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.09

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