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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,741.55, 2,610.72 and 753.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,741.55, 2,610.72 and 753.75 is: 1,129.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,741.55 : 2,610.72 = 753.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,741.55/2,610.72 = 753.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,741.55x = 2,610.72 × 753.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,741.55x = 1,967,830.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,967,830.20/1,741.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,129.93

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