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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,740.70, 2,611.52 and 508.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,740.70, 2,611.52 and 508.24 is: 762.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,740.70 : 2,611.52 = 508.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,740.70/2,611.52 = 508.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,740.70x = 2,611.52 × 508.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,740.70x = 1,327,263.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,327,263.33/1,740.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.49

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