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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,750.34, 2,413.80 and 1,151.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,750.34, 2,413.80 and 1,151.78 is: 1,588.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,750.34 : 2,413.80 = 1,151.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,750.34/2,413.80 = 1,151.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,750.34x = 2,413.80 × 1,151.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,750.34x = 2,780,154.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,780,154.50/1,750.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,588.36

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