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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,744.84, 2,616.60 and 878.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,744.84, 2,616.60 and 878.56 is: 1,317.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,744.84 : 2,616.60 = 878.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,744.84/2,616.60 = 878.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,744.84x = 2,616.60 × 878.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,744.84x = 2,298,840.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,298,840.10/1,744.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,317.51

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