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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,741.05, 2,402.33 and 1,069.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,741.05, 2,402.33 and 1,069.29 is: 1,475.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,741.05 : 2,402.33 = 1,069.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,741.05/2,402.33 = 1,069.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,741.05x = 2,402.33 × 1,069.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,741.05x = 2,568,782.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,568,782.10/1,741.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,475.42

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