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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,747.76, 2,411.52 and 1,275.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,747.76, 2,411.52 and 1,275.91 is: 1,760.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,747.76 : 2,411.52 = 1,275.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,747.76/2,411.52 = 1,275.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,747.76x = 2,411.52 × 1,275.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,747.76x = 3,076,882.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,076,882.13/1,747.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,760.47

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