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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,744.92, 2,616.84 and 819.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,744.92, 2,616.84 and 819.90 is: 1,229.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,744.92 : 2,616.84 = 819.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,744.92/2,616.84 = 819.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,744.92x = 2,616.84 × 819.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,744.92x = 2,145,547.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,145,547.12/1,744.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,229.60

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