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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,740.42, 2,611.04 and 507.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,740.42, 2,611.04 and 507.83 is: 761.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,740.42 : 2,611.04 = 507.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,740.42/2,611.04 = 507.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,740.42x = 2,611.04 × 507.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,740.42x = 1,325,948.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,325,948.85/1,740.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.86

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