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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,740.87, 2,612.88 and 919.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,740.87, 2,612.88 and 919.76 is: 1,380.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,740.87 : 2,612.88 = 919.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,740.87/2,612.88 = 919.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,740.87x = 2,612.88 × 919.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,740.87x = 2,403,209.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,403,209.44/1,740.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,380.46

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