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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,746, 2,409.48 and 1,010

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,746, 2,409.48 and 1,010 is: 1,393.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,746 : 2,409.48 = 1,010 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,746/2,409.48 = 1,010/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,746x = 2,409.48 × 1,010
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,746x = 2,433,574.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,433,574.80/1,746
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,393.80

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