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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,748.51, 2,413.97 and 1,085.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,748.51, 2,413.97 and 1,085.73 is: 1,498.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,748.51 : 2,413.97 = 1,085.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,748.51/2,413.97 = 1,085.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,748.51x = 2,413.97 × 1,085.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,748.51x = 2,620,909.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,620,909.24/1,748.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,498.94

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