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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,747.11, 2,411.58 and 1,119.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,747.11, 2,411.58 and 1,119.33 is: 1,545.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,747.11 : 2,411.58 = 1,119.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,747.11/2,411.58 = 1,119.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,747.11x = 2,411.58 × 1,119.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,747.11x = 2,699,353.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,699,353.84/1,747.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,545.04

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