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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,742.96, 2,405.40 and 1,218.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,742.96, 2,405.40 and 1,218.80 is: 1,682.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,742.96 : 2,405.40 = 1,218.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,742.96/2,405.40 = 1,218.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,742.96x = 2,405.40 × 1,218.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,742.96x = 2,931,701.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,931,701.52/1,742.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,682.02

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