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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,744.52, 2,407.54 and 1,154.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,744.52, 2,407.54 and 1,154.02 is: 1,592.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,744.52 : 2,407.54 = 1,154.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,744.52/2,407.54 = 1,154.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,744.52x = 2,407.54 × 1,154.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,744.52x = 2,778,349.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,778,349.31/1,744.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,592.62

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