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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,744.52, 2,407.10 and 1,154.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,744.52, 2,407.10 and 1,154.75 is: 1,593.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,744.52 : 2,407.10 = 1,154.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,744.52/2,407.10 = 1,154.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,744.52x = 2,407.10 × 1,154.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,744.52x = 2,779,580.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,779,580.92/1,744.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,593.33

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