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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,744.70, 2,613.36 and 1,126.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,744.70, 2,613.36 and 1,126.22 is: 1,686.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,744.70 : 2,613.36 = 1,126.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,744.70/2,613.36 = 1,126.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,744.70x = 2,613.36 × 1,126.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,744.70x = 2,943,218.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,943,218.30/1,744.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,686.95

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