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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,741.94, 2,612.12 and 816.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,741.94, 2,612.12 and 816.75 is: 1,224.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,741.94 : 2,612.12 = 816.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,741.94/2,612.12 = 816.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,741.94x = 2,612.12 × 816.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,741.94x = 2,133,451.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,133,451.05/1,741.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,224.76

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