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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,741.64, 2,610.79 and 645.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,741.64, 2,610.79 and 645.71 is: 967.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,741.64 : 2,610.79 = 645.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,741.64/2,610.79 = 645.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,741.64x = 2,610.79 × 645.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,741.64x = 1,685,813.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,685,813.21/1,741.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 967.95

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