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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,750.37, 2,414.72 and 1,004.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,750.37, 2,414.72 and 1,004.18 is: 1,385.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,750.37 : 2,414.72 = 1,004.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,750.37/2,414.72 = 1,004.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,750.37x = 2,414.72 × 1,004.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,750.37x = 2,424,803.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,424,803.97/1,750.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,385.31

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