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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,741.64, 2,612.61 and 509.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,741.64, 2,612.61 and 509.04 is: 763.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,741.64 : 2,612.61 = 509.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,741.64/2,612.61 = 509.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,741.64x = 2,612.61 × 509.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,741.64x = 1,329,922.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,329,922.99/1,741.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.61

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