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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,747.26, 2,617.83 and 923.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,747.26, 2,617.83 and 923.58 is: 1,383.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,747.26 : 2,617.83 = 923.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,747.26/2,617.83 = 923.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,747.26x = 2,617.83 × 923.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,747.26x = 2,417,775.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,417,775.43/1,747.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,383.75

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