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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,740.59, 2,610.96 and 442.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,740.59, 2,610.96 and 442.10 is: 663.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,740.59 : 2,610.96 = 442.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,740.59/2,610.96 = 442.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,740.59x = 2,610.96 × 442.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,740.59x = 1,154,292.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,154,292.36/1,740.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.16

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