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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,746.62, 2,408.55 and 1,156.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,746.62, 2,408.55 and 1,156.94 is: 1,595.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,746.62 : 2,408.55 = 1,156.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,746.62/2,408.55 = 1,156.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,746.62x = 2,408.55 × 1,156.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,746.62x = 2,786,547.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,786,547.84/1,746.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,595.39

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