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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,744.82, 2,615.97 and 879.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,744.82, 2,615.97 and 879.74 is: 1,318.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,744.82 : 2,615.97 = 879.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,744.82/2,615.97 = 879.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,744.82x = 2,615.97 × 879.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,744.82x = 2,301,373.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,301,373.45/1,744.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,318.97

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