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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,745.23, 2,618.94 and 1,005.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,745.23, 2,618.94 and 1,005.79 is: 1,509.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,745.23 : 2,618.94 = 1,005.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,745.23/2,618.94 = 1,005.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,745.23x = 2,618.94 × 1,005.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,745.23x = 2,634,103.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,634,103.66/1,745.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,509.32

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