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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,740.87, 2,611.37 and 508.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,740.87, 2,611.37 and 508.26 is: 762.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,740.87 : 2,611.37 = 508.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,740.87/2,611.37 = 508.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,740.87x = 2,611.37 × 508.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,740.87x = 1,327,252.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,327,252.37/1,740.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.41

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