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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,747.10, 2,621.04 and 577.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,747.10, 2,621.04 and 577.47 is: 866.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,747.10 : 2,621.04 = 577.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,747.10/2,621.04 = 577.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,747.10x = 2,621.04 × 577.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,747.10x = 1,513,571.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,513,571.97/1,747.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.34

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