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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,749.48, 2,411.86 and 1,189.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,749.48, 2,411.86 and 1,189.08 is: 1,639.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,749.48 : 2,411.86 = 1,189.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,749.48/2,411.86 = 1,189.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,749.48x = 2,411.86 × 1,189.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,749.48x = 2,867,894.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,867,894.49/1,749.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,639.28

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