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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,744.72, 2,615.64 and 718

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,744.72, 2,615.64 and 718 is: 1,076.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,744.72 : 2,615.64 = 718 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,744.72/2,615.64 = 718/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,744.72x = 2,615.64 × 718
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,744.72x = 1,878,029.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,878,029.52/1,744.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,076.41

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