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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,741.92, 2,613.64 and 646.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,741.92, 2,613.64 and 646.04 is: 969.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,741.92 : 2,613.64 = 646.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,741.92/2,613.64 = 646.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,741.92x = 2,613.64 × 646.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,741.92x = 1,688,515.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,688,515.99/1,741.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 969.34

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