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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,744.96, 2,616.16 and 878.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,744.96, 2,616.16 and 878.64 is: 1,317.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,744.96 : 2,616.16 = 878.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,744.96/2,616.16 = 878.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,744.96x = 2,616.16 × 878.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,744.96x = 2,298,662.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,298,662.82/1,744.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,317.32

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