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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,741.83, 2,613.71 and 767.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,741.83, 2,613.71 and 767.91 is: 1,152.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,741.83 : 2,613.71 = 767.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,741.83/2,613.71 = 767.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,741.83x = 2,613.71 × 767.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,741.83x = 2,007,094.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,007,094.05/1,741.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,152.29

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