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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,741.11, 2,612.52 and 816.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,741.11, 2,612.52 and 816.54 is: 1,225.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,741.11 : 2,612.52 = 816.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,741.11/2,612.52 = 816.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,741.11x = 2,612.52 × 816.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,741.11x = 2,133,227.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,133,227.08/1,741.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,225.21

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