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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,740.32, 2,608.68 and 874.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,740.32, 2,608.68 and 874.16 is: 1,310.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,740.32 : 2,608.68 = 874.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,740.32/2,608.68 = 874.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,740.32x = 2,608.68 × 874.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,740.32x = 2,280,403.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,280,403.71/1,740.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,310.34

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