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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,742.39, 2,612.97 and 646.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,742.39, 2,612.97 and 646.73 is: 969.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,742.39 : 2,612.97 = 646.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,742.39/2,612.97 = 646.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,742.39x = 2,612.97 × 646.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,742.39x = 1,689,873.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,689,873.02/1,742.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 969.86

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