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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,744.97, 2,407.32 and 1,046.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,744.97, 2,407.32 and 1,046.34 is: 1,443.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,744.97 : 2,407.32 = 1,046.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,744.97/2,407.32 = 1,046.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,744.97x = 2,407.32 × 1,046.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,744.97x = 2,518,875.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,518,875.21/1,744.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,443.51

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