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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,747.63, 2,614.90 and 1,042.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,747.63, 2,614.90 and 1,042.26 is: 1,559.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,747.63 : 2,614.90 = 1,042.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,747.63/2,614.90 = 1,042.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,747.63x = 2,614.90 × 1,042.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,747.63x = 2,725,387.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,725,387.39/1,747.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,559.48

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