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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,740.46, 2,402.80 and 1,152

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,740.46, 2,402.80 and 1,152 is: 1,590.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,740.46 : 2,402.80 = 1,152 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,740.46/2,402.80 = 1,152/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,740.46x = 2,402.80 × 1,152
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,740.46x = 2,768,025.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,768,025.60/1,740.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,590.40

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