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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,740.70, 2,612.31 and 645.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,740.70, 2,612.31 and 645.22 is: 968.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,740.70 : 2,612.31 = 645.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,740.70/2,612.31 = 645.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,740.70x = 2,612.31 × 645.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,740.70x = 1,685,514.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,685,514.66/1,740.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 968.30

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