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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,740.96, 2,610.90 and 767.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,740.96, 2,610.90 and 767.88 is: 1,151.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,740.96 : 2,610.90 = 767.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,740.96/2,610.90 = 767.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,740.96x = 2,610.90 × 767.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,740.96x = 2,004,857.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,004,857.89/1,740.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,151.58

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