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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,761.66, 2,641.12 and 721.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,761.66, 2,641.12 and 721.92 is: 1,082.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,761.66 : 2,641.12 = 721.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,761.66/2,641.12 = 721.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,761.66x = 2,641.12 × 721.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,761.66x = 1,906,689.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,906,689.51/1,761.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,082.33

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