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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,740.84, 2,611.39 and 630.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,740.84, 2,611.39 and 630.92 is: 946.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,740.84 : 2,611.39 = 630.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,740.84/2,611.39 = 630.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,740.84x = 2,611.39 × 630.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,740.84x = 1,647,584.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,647,584.31/1,740.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 946.43

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