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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,747.40, 2,412.15 and 1,158.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,747.40, 2,412.15 and 1,158.80 is: 1,599.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,747.40 : 2,412.15 = 1,158.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,747.40/2,412.15 = 1,158.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,747.40x = 2,412.15 × 1,158.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,747.40x = 2,795,199.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,795,199.42/1,747.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,599.63

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