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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,740.89, 2,611.36 and 645.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,740.89, 2,611.36 and 645.26 is: 967.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,740.89 : 2,611.36 = 645.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,740.89/2,611.36 = 645.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,740.89x = 2,611.36 × 645.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,740.89x = 1,685,002.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,685,002.38/1,740.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 967.90

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