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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,747.10, 2,621.03 and 577.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,747.10, 2,621.03 and 577.46 is: 866.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,747.10 : 2,621.03 = 577.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,747.10/2,621.03 = 577.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,747.10x = 2,621.03 × 577.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,747.10x = 1,513,547.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,513,547.98/1,747.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.32

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