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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,741.39, 2,610.42 and 645.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,741.39, 2,610.42 and 645.46 is: 967.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,741.39 : 2,610.42 = 645.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,741.39/2,610.42 = 645.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,741.39x = 2,610.42 × 645.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,741.39x = 1,684,921.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,684,921.69/1,741.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 967.57

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