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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,740.71, 2,610.99 and 645.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,740.71, 2,610.99 and 645.29 is: 967.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,740.71 : 2,610.99 = 645.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,740.71/2,610.99 = 645.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,740.71x = 2,610.99 × 645.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,740.71x = 1,684,832.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,684,832.68/1,740.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 967.90

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