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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,744.61, 2,408.67 and 1,082.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,744.61, 2,408.67 and 1,082.43 is: 1,494.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,744.61 : 2,408.67 = 1,082.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,744.61/2,408.67 = 1,082.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,744.61x = 2,408.67 × 1,082.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,744.61x = 2,607,216.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,607,216.67/1,744.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,494.45

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