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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,747.12, 2,619 and 706.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,747.12, 2,619 and 706.48 is: 1,059.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,747.12 : 2,619 = 706.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,747.12/2,619 = 706.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,747.12x = 2,619 × 706.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,747.12x = 1,850,271.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,850,271.12/1,747.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,059.04

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