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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,742.88, 2,406.30 and 1,080.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,742.88, 2,406.30 and 1,080.44 is: 1,491.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,742.88 : 2,406.30 = 1,080.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,742.88/2,406.30 = 1,080.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,742.88x = 2,406.30 × 1,080.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,742.88x = 2,599,862.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,599,862.77/1,742.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,491.70

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