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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,740.47, 2,610.73 and 960.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,740.47, 2,610.73 and 960.32 is: 1,440.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,740.47 : 2,610.73 = 960.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,740.47/2,610.73 = 960.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,740.47x = 2,610.73 × 960.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,740.47x = 2,507,143.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,507,143.96/1,740.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,440.50

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