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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,738.65, 2,399.45 and 1,141.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,738.65, 2,399.45 and 1,141.50 is: 1,575.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,738.65 : 2,399.45 = 1,141.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,738.65/2,399.45 = 1,141.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,738.65x = 2,399.45 × 1,141.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,738.65x = 2,738,972.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,738,972.18/1,738.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,575.34

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