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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,737.69, 2,399.27 and 1,075.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,737.69, 2,399.27 and 1,075.45 is: 1,484.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,737.69 : 2,399.27 = 1,075.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,737.69/2,399.27 = 1,075.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,737.69x = 2,399.27 × 1,075.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,737.69x = 2,580,294.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,580,294.92/1,737.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,484.90

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