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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,741.33, 2,611.34 and 700.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,741.33, 2,611.34 and 700.98 is: 1,051.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,741.33 : 2,611.34 = 700.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,741.33/2,611.34 = 700.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,741.33x = 2,611.34 × 700.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,741.33x = 1,830,488.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,830,488.83/1,741.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,051.20

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