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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,743.93, 2,610.63 and 1,125.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,743.93, 2,610.63 and 1,125.50 is: 1,684.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,743.93 : 2,610.63 = 1,125.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,743.93/2,610.63 = 1,125.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,743.93x = 2,610.63 × 1,125.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,743.93x = 2,938,251.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,938,251.01/1,743.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,684.84

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