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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,729.96, 2,388.96 and 1,110.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,729.96, 2,388.96 and 1,110.04 is: 1,532.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,729.96 : 2,388.96 = 1,110.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,729.96/2,388.96 = 1,110.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,729.96x = 2,388.96 × 1,110.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,729.96x = 2,651,841.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,651,841.16/1,729.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,532.89

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