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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,741.72, 2,612.46 and 646

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,741.72, 2,612.46 and 646 is: 968.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,741.72 : 2,612.46 = 646 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,741.72/2,612.46 = 646/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,741.72x = 2,612.46 × 646
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,741.72x = 1,687,649.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,687,649.16/1,741.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 968.96

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