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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,747.15, 2,411.58 and 1,039.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,747.15, 2,411.58 and 1,039.49 is: 1,434.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,747.15 : 2,411.58 = 1,039.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,747.15/2,411.58 = 1,039.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,747.15x = 2,411.58 × 1,039.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,747.15x = 2,506,813.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,506,813.29/1,747.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,434.80

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