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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,748.76, 2,619.62 and 1,089.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,748.76, 2,619.62 and 1,089.02 is: 1,631.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,748.76 : 2,619.62 = 1,089.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,748.76/2,619.62 = 1,089.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,748.76x = 2,619.62 × 1,089.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,748.76x = 2,852,813.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,852,813.33/1,748.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,631.33

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