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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,747.04, 2,409.98 and 1,083.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,747.04, 2,409.98 and 1,083.56 is: 1,494.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,747.04 : 2,409.98 = 1,083.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,747.04/2,409.98 = 1,083.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,747.04x = 2,409.98 × 1,083.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,747.04x = 2,611,357.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,611,357.93/1,747.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,494.73

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