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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,743.84, 2,406.96 and 1,045.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,743.84, 2,406.96 and 1,045.44 is: 1,442.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,743.84 : 2,406.96 = 1,045.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,743.84/2,406.96 = 1,045.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,743.84x = 2,406.96 × 1,045.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,743.84x = 2,516,332.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,516,332.26/1,743.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,442.98

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