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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,741.32, 2,612.19 and 767.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,741.32, 2,612.19 and 767.31 is: 1,151.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,741.32 : 2,612.19 = 767.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,741.32/2,612.19 = 767.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,741.32x = 2,612.19 × 767.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,741.32x = 2,004,359.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,004,359.51/1,741.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,151.06

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