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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,747.91, 2,413.80 and 1,190.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,747.91, 2,413.80 and 1,190.23 is: 1,643.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,747.91 : 2,413.80 = 1,190.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,747.91/2,413.80 = 1,190.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,747.91x = 2,413.80 × 1,190.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,747.91x = 2,872,971.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,872,971.14/1,747.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,643.66

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