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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,746.61, 2,408.36 and 1,273.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,746.61, 2,408.36 and 1,273.67 is: 1,756.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,746.61 : 2,408.36 = 1,273.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,746.61/2,408.36 = 1,273.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,746.61x = 2,408.36 × 1,273.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,746.61x = 3,067,463.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,067,463.63/1,746.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,756.24

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