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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,741.68, 2,611.04 and 767.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,741.68, 2,611.04 and 767.04 is: 1,149.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,741.68 : 2,611.04 = 767.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,741.68/2,611.04 = 767.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,741.68x = 2,611.04 × 767.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,741.68x = 2,002,772.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,002,772.12/1,741.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,149.91

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