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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,744.21, 2,616.68 and 511.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,744.21, 2,616.68 and 511.66 is: 767.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,744.21 : 2,616.68 = 511.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,744.21/2,616.68 = 511.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,744.21x = 2,616.68 × 511.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,744.21x = 1,338,850.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,338,850.49/1,744.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.60

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