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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,745.70, 2,409.06 and 1,082.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,745.70, 2,409.06 and 1,082.64 is: 1,494.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,745.70 : 2,409.06 = 1,082.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,745.70/2,409.06 = 1,082.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,745.70x = 2,409.06 × 1,082.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,745.70x = 2,608,144.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,608,144.72/1,745.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,494.04

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