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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,744.94, 2,616.81 and 705.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,744.94, 2,616.81 and 705.21 is: 1,057.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,744.94 : 2,616.81 = 705.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,744.94/2,616.81 = 705.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,744.94x = 2,616.81 × 705.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,744.94x = 1,845,388.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,845,388.12/1,744.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,057.56

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