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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,740.61, 2,611.02 and 700.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,740.61, 2,611.02 and 700.61 is: 1,050.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,740.61 : 2,611.02 = 700.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,740.61/2,611.02 = 700.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,740.61x = 2,611.02 × 700.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,740.61x = 1,829,299.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,829,299.70/1,740.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,050.95

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