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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,746.09, 2,409.93 and 1,082.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,746.09, 2,409.93 and 1,082.79 is: 1,494.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,746.09 : 2,409.93 = 1,082.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,746.09/2,409.93 = 1,082.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,746.09x = 2,409.93 × 1,082.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,746.09x = 2,609,448.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,609,448.10/1,746.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,494.45

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