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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,740.22, 2,611.28 and 766.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,740.22, 2,611.28 and 766.29 is: 1,149.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,740.22 : 2,611.28 = 766.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,740.22/2,611.28 = 766.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,740.22x = 2,611.28 × 766.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,740.22x = 2,000,997.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,000,997.75/1,740.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,149.85

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