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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,744.77, 2,617.20 and 446.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,744.77, 2,617.20 and 446.25 is: 669.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,744.77 : 2,617.20 = 446.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,744.77/2,617.20 = 446.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,744.77x = 2,617.20 × 446.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,744.77x = 1,167,925.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,167,925.50/1,744.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.39

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