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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,750.48, 2,414.82 and 1,088.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,750.48, 2,414.82 and 1,088.11 is: 1,501.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,750.48 : 2,414.82 = 1,088.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,750.48/2,414.82 = 1,088.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,750.48x = 2,414.82 × 1,088.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,750.48x = 2,627,589.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,627,589.79/1,750.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,501.07

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