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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,745.46, 2,409.21 and 1,125.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,745.46, 2,409.21 and 1,125.54 is: 1,553.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,745.46 : 2,409.21 = 1,125.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,745.46/2,409.21 = 1,125.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,745.46x = 2,409.21 × 1,125.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,745.46x = 2,711,662.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,711,662.22/1,745.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,553.55

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