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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,740.64, 2,611.12 and 570.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,740.64, 2,611.12 and 570.65 is: 856.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,740.64 : 2,611.12 = 570.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,740.64/2,611.12 = 570.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,740.64x = 2,611.12 × 570.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,740.64x = 1,490,044.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,490,044.25/1,740.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.03

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