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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,748.96, 2,413.26 and 1,040.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,748.96, 2,413.26 and 1,040.52 is: 1,435.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,748.96 : 2,413.26 = 1,040.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,748.96/2,413.26 = 1,040.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,748.96x = 2,413.26 × 1,040.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,748.96x = 2,511,045.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,511,045.30/1,748.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,435.74

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