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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,738.92, 2,399.94 and 1,119.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,738.92, 2,399.94 and 1,119.72 is: 1,545.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,738.92 : 2,399.94 = 1,119.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,738.92/2,399.94 = 1,119.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,738.92x = 2,399.94 × 1,119.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,738.92x = 2,687,260.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,687,260.82/1,738.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,545.36

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