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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,741.46, 2,612.12 and 701.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,741.46, 2,612.12 and 701.16 is: 1,051.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,741.46 : 2,612.12 = 701.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,741.46/2,612.12 = 701.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,741.46x = 2,612.12 × 701.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,741.46x = 1,831,514.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,831,514.06/1,741.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,051.71

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