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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,735.76, 2,602.62 and 760.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,735.76, 2,602.62 and 760.79 is: 1,140.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,735.76 : 2,602.62 = 760.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,735.76/2,602.62 = 760.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,735.76x = 2,602.62 × 760.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,735.76x = 1,980,034.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,980,034.26/1,735.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,140.73

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