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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,745.53, 2,616.07 and 819.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,745.53, 2,616.07 and 819.04 is: 1,227.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,745.53 : 2,616.07 = 819.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,745.53/2,616.07 = 819.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,745.53x = 2,616.07 × 819.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,745.53x = 2,142,665.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,142,665.97/1,745.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,227.52

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