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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,739.40, 2,609.70 and 766.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,739.40, 2,609.70 and 766.20 is: 1,149.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,739.40 : 2,609.70 = 766.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,739.40/2,609.70 = 766.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,739.40x = 2,609.70 × 766.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,739.40x = 1,999,552.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,999,552.14/1,739.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,149.56

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