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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,741.72, 2,610.93 and 645.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,741.72, 2,610.93 and 645.34 is: 967.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,741.72 : 2,610.93 = 645.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,741.72/2,610.93 = 645.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,741.72x = 2,610.93 × 645.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,741.72x = 1,684,937.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,684,937.57/1,741.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 967.40

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