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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,740.83, 2,402.51 and 995.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,740.83, 2,402.51 and 995.04 is: 1,373.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,740.83 : 2,402.51 = 995.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,740.83/2,402.51 = 995.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,740.83x = 2,402.51 × 995.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,740.83x = 2,390,588.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,390,588.58/1,740.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,373.25

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