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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,741.59, 2,610.83 and 645.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,741.59, 2,610.83 and 645.73 is: 968.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,741.59 : 2,610.83 = 645.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,741.59/2,610.83 = 645.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,741.59x = 2,610.83 × 645.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,741.59x = 1,685,886.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,685,886.34/1,741.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 968.02

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