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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,740.45, 2,611.08 and 570.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,740.45, 2,611.08 and 570.45 is: 855.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,740.45 : 2,611.08 = 570.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,740.45/2,611.08 = 570.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,740.45x = 2,611.08 × 570.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,740.45x = 1,489,490.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,489,490.59/1,740.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.81

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