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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,747.28, 2,411.31 and 1,001.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,747.28, 2,411.31 and 1,001.48 is: 1,382.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,747.28 : 2,411.31 = 1,001.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,747.28/2,411.31 = 1,001.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,747.28x = 2,411.31 × 1,001.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,747.28x = 2,414,878.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,414,878.74/1,747.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,382.08

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