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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,740.79, 2,609.59 and 1,122.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,740.79, 2,609.59 and 1,122.66 is: 1,682.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,740.79 : 2,609.59 = 1,122.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,740.79/2,609.59 = 1,122.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,740.79x = 2,609.59 × 1,122.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,740.79x = 2,929,684.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,929,684.77/1,740.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,682.96

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