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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,741.91, 2,615.58 and 1,125.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,741.91, 2,615.58 and 1,125.90 is: 1,690.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,741.91 : 2,615.58 = 1,125.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,741.91/2,615.58 = 1,125.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,741.91x = 2,615.58 × 1,125.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,741.91x = 2,944,881.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,944,881.52/1,741.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,690.61

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