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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,744.70, 2,408.81 and 1,082.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,744.70, 2,408.81 and 1,082.25 is: 1,494.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,744.70 : 2,408.81 = 1,082.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,744.70/2,408.81 = 1,082.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,744.70x = 2,408.81 × 1,082.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,744.70x = 2,606,934.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,606,934.62/1,744.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,494.20

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