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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,741.97, 2,611.21 and 701.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,741.97, 2,611.21 and 701.78 is: 1,051.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,741.97 : 2,611.21 = 701.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,741.97/2,611.21 = 701.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,741.97x = 2,611.21 × 701.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,741.97x = 1,832,494.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,832,494.95/1,741.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,051.97

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