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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,741.14, 2,611.60 and 816.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,741.14, 2,611.60 and 816.90 is: 1,225.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,741.14 : 2,611.60 = 816.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,741.14/2,611.60 = 816.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,741.14x = 2,611.60 × 816.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,741.14x = 2,133,416.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,133,416.04/1,741.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,225.30

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