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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,744.48, 2,613.36 and 975.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,744.48, 2,613.36 and 975.52 is: 1,461.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,744.48 : 2,613.36 = 975.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,744.48/2,613.36 = 975.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,744.48x = 2,613.36 × 975.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,744.48x = 2,549,384.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,549,384.95/1,744.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,461.40

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