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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,742.94, 2,614.65 and 510.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,742.94, 2,614.65 and 510.17 is: 765.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,742.94 : 2,614.65 = 510.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,742.94/2,614.65 = 510.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,742.94x = 2,614.65 × 510.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,742.94x = 1,333,927.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,333,927.37/1,742.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.33

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