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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,738.98, 2,399.76 and 1,075.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,738.98, 2,399.76 and 1,075.66 is: 1,484.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,738.98 : 2,399.76 = 1,075.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,738.98/2,399.76 = 1,075.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,738.98x = 2,399.76 × 1,075.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,738.98x = 2,581,328.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,581,328.53/1,738.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,484.39

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