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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,747.52, 2,618.76 and 1,129.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,747.52, 2,618.76 and 1,129.76 is: 1,693.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,747.52 : 2,618.76 = 1,129.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,747.52/2,618.76 = 1,129.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,747.52x = 2,618.76 × 1,129.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,747.52x = 2,958,570.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,958,570.30/1,747.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,693.01

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