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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,741.52, 2,611.02 and 630.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,741.52, 2,611.02 and 630.56 is: 945.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,741.52 : 2,611.02 = 630.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,741.52/2,611.02 = 630.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,741.52x = 2,611.02 × 630.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,741.52x = 1,646,404.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,646,404.77/1,741.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 945.38

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