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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,740.63, 2,607.80 and 1,154.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,740.63, 2,607.80 and 1,154.24 is: 1,729.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,740.63 : 2,607.80 = 1,154.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,740.63/2,607.80 = 1,154.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,740.63x = 2,607.80 × 1,154.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,740.63x = 3,010,012.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,010,012.59/1,740.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,729.27

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