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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,746.73, 2,619.44 and 706.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,746.73, 2,619.44 and 706.45 is: 1,059.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,746.73 : 2,619.44 = 706.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,746.73/2,619.44 = 706.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,746.73x = 2,619.44 × 706.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,746.73x = 1,850,503.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,850,503.39/1,746.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,059.41

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