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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,750.42, 2,415.36 and 1,004.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,750.42, 2,415.36 and 1,004.28 is: 1,385.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,750.42 : 2,415.36 = 1,004.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,750.42/2,415.36 = 1,004.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,750.42x = 2,415.36 × 1,004.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,750.42x = 2,425,697.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,425,697.74/1,750.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,385.78

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