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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,741.66, 2,612.74 and 508.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,741.66, 2,612.74 and 508.90 is: 763.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,741.66 : 2,612.74 = 508.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,741.66/2,612.74 = 508.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,741.66x = 2,612.74 × 508.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,741.66x = 1,329,612.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,329,612.56/1,741.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.41

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