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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,740.52, 2,610.80 and 507.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,740.52, 2,610.80 and 507.94 is: 761.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,740.52 : 2,610.80 = 507.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,740.52/2,610.80 = 507.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,740.52x = 2,610.80 × 507.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,740.52x = 1,326,122.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,326,122.59/1,740.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.91

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