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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,747.64, 2,411.67 and 1,039.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,747.64, 2,411.67 and 1,039.55 is: 1,434.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,747.64 : 2,411.67 = 1,039.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,747.64/2,411.67 = 1,039.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,747.64x = 2,411.67 × 1,039.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,747.64x = 2,507,056.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,507,056.95/1,747.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,434.54

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