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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,747.25, 2,410.94 and 1,039.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,747.25, 2,410.94 and 1,039.10 is: 1,433.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,747.25 : 2,410.94 = 1,039.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,747.25/2,410.94 = 1,039.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,747.25x = 2,410.94 × 1,039.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,747.25x = 2,505,207.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,505,207.75/1,747.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,433.80

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