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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,747.76, 2,414.56 and 1,304.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,747.76, 2,414.56 and 1,304.90 is: 1,802.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,747.76 : 2,414.56 = 1,304.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,747.76/2,414.56 = 1,304.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,747.76x = 2,414.56 × 1,304.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,747.76x = 3,150,747.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,150,747.27/1,747.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,802.73

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