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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,747.43, 2,411.19 and 1,039.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,747.43, 2,411.19 and 1,039.26 is: 1,434.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,747.43 : 2,411.19 = 1,039.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,747.43/2,411.19 = 1,039.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,747.43x = 2,411.19 × 1,039.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,747.43x = 2,505,862.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,505,862.36/1,747.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,434.02

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