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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,744.39, 2,616.92 and 511.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,744.39, 2,616.92 and 511.82 is: 767.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,744.39 : 2,616.92 = 511.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,744.39/2,616.92 = 511.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,744.39x = 2,616.92 × 511.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,744.39x = 1,339,391.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,339,391.99/1,744.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.83

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