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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,744.76, 2,616.93 and 648.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,744.76, 2,616.93 and 648.83 is: 973.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,744.76 : 2,616.93 = 648.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,744.76/2,616.93 = 648.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,744.76x = 2,616.93 × 648.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,744.76x = 1,697,929.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,697,929.61/1,744.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 973.16

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