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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,740.70, 2,403.09 and 1,184.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,740.70, 2,403.09 and 1,184.14 is: 1,634.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,740.70 : 2,403.09 = 1,184.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,740.70/2,403.09 = 1,184.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,740.70x = 2,403.09 × 1,184.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,740.70x = 2,845,594.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,845,594.99/1,740.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,634.74

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