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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,742.16, 2,406.92 and 1,154.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,742.16, 2,406.92 and 1,154.64 is: 1,595.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,742.16 : 2,406.92 = 1,154.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,742.16/2,406.92 = 1,154.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,742.16x = 2,406.92 × 1,154.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,742.16x = 2,779,126.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,779,126.11/1,742.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,595.22

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