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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,745.37, 2,406.83 and 1,155.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,745.37, 2,406.83 and 1,155.69 is: 1,593.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,745.37 : 2,406.83 = 1,155.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,745.37/2,406.83 = 1,155.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,745.37x = 2,406.83 × 1,155.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,745.37x = 2,781,543.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,781,543.58/1,745.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,593.67

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