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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,741.54, 2,612.99 and 768.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,741.54, 2,612.99 and 768.33 is: 1,152.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,741.54 : 2,612.99 = 768.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,741.54/2,612.99 = 768.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,741.54x = 2,612.99 × 768.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,741.54x = 2,007,638.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,007,638.61/1,741.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,152.80

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