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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,744.58, 2,407.63 and 1,154.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,744.58, 2,407.63 and 1,154.09 is: 1,592.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,744.58 : 2,407.63 = 1,154.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,744.58/2,407.63 = 1,154.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,744.58x = 2,407.63 × 1,154.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,744.58x = 2,778,621.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,778,621.71/1,744.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,592.72

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