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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,745.62, 2,407.17 and 1,155.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,745.62, 2,407.17 and 1,155.94 is: 1,594.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,745.62 : 2,407.17 = 1,155.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,745.62/2,407.17 = 1,155.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,745.62x = 2,407.17 × 1,155.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,745.62x = 2,782,544.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,782,544.09/1,745.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,594.01

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