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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,745.58, 2,612.69 and 1,283.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,745.58, 2,612.69 and 1,283.24 is: 1,920.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,745.58 : 2,612.69 = 1,283.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,745.58/2,612.69 = 1,283.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,745.58x = 2,612.69 × 1,283.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,745.58x = 3,352,713.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,352,713.24/1,745.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,920.68

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