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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,743.88, 2,407.68 and 1,081.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,743.88, 2,407.68 and 1,081.44 is: 1,493.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,743.88 : 2,407.68 = 1,081.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,743.88/2,407.68 = 1,081.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,743.88x = 2,407.68 × 1,081.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,743.88x = 2,603,761.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,603,761.46/1,743.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,493.09

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