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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,747.26, 2,408.61 and 1,156.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,747.26, 2,408.61 and 1,156.77 is: 1,594.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,747.26 : 2,408.61 = 1,156.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,747.26/2,408.61 = 1,156.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,747.26x = 2,408.61 × 1,156.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,747.26x = 2,786,207.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,786,207.79/1,747.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,594.62

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