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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,747.12, 2,412.90 and 1,085.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,747.12, 2,412.90 and 1,085.54 is: 1,499.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,747.12 : 2,412.90 = 1,085.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,747.12/2,412.90 = 1,085.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,747.12x = 2,412.90 × 1,085.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,747.12x = 2,619,299.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,619,299.47/1,747.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,499.21

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