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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,740.51, 2,610.80 and 441.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,740.51, 2,610.80 and 441.95 is: 662.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,740.51 : 2,610.80 = 441.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,740.51/2,610.80 = 441.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,740.51x = 2,610.80 × 441.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,740.51x = 1,153,827.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,153,827.80/1,740.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.93

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