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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,733.93, 2,601.20 and 760.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,733.93, 2,601.20 and 760.71 is: 1,141.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,733.93 : 2,601.20 = 760.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,733.93/2,601.20 = 760.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,733.93x = 2,601.20 × 760.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,733.93x = 1,978,758.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,978,758.85/1,733.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,141.20

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