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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,744.92, 2,617.46 and 878.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,744.92, 2,617.46 and 878.76 is: 1,318.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,744.92 : 2,617.46 = 878.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,744.92/2,617.46 = 878.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,744.92x = 2,617.46 × 878.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,744.92x = 2,300,119.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,300,119.15/1,744.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,318.18

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