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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,744.32, 2,406.32 and 1,184.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,744.32, 2,406.32 and 1,184.56 is: 1,634.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,744.32 : 2,406.32 = 1,184.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,744.32/2,406.32 = 1,184.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,744.32x = 2,406.32 × 1,184.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,744.32x = 2,850,430.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,850,430.42/1,744.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,634.12

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