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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,747.08, 2,409.20 and 1,216.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,747.08, 2,409.20 and 1,216.60 is: 1,677.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,747.08 : 2,409.20 = 1,216.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,747.08/2,409.20 = 1,216.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,747.08x = 2,409.20 × 1,216.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,747.08x = 2,931,032.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,931,032.72/1,747.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,677.68

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