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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,742.58, 2,611.98 and 646.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,742.58, 2,611.98 and 646.92 is: 969.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,742.58 : 2,611.98 = 646.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,742.58/2,611.98 = 646.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,742.58x = 2,611.98 × 646.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,742.58x = 1,689,742.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,689,742.10/1,742.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 969.68

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