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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,748.89, 2,413.14 and 1,085.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,748.89, 2,413.14 and 1,085.91 is: 1,498.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,748.89 : 2,413.14 = 1,085.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,748.89/2,413.14 = 1,085.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,748.89x = 2,413.14 × 1,085.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,748.89x = 2,620,445.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,620,445.84/1,748.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,498.35

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