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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,747.14, 2,410.44 and 1,158.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,747.14, 2,410.44 and 1,158.30 is: 1,598.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,747.14 : 2,410.44 = 1,158.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,747.14/2,410.44 = 1,158.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,747.14x = 2,410.44 × 1,158.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,747.14x = 2,792,012.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,792,012.65/1,747.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,598.05

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