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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,748.70, 2,412.52 and 1,002.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,748.70, 2,412.52 and 1,002.26 is: 1,382.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,748.70 : 2,412.52 = 1,002.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,748.70/2,412.52 = 1,002.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,748.70x = 2,412.52 × 1,002.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,748.70x = 2,417,972.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,417,972.30/1,748.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,382.73

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