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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,740.96, 2,611.64 and 645.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,740.96, 2,611.64 and 645.32 is: 968.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,740.96 : 2,611.64 = 645.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,740.96/2,611.64 = 645.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,740.96x = 2,611.64 × 645.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,740.96x = 1,685,351.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,685,351.67/1,740.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 968.06

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