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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,750.69, 2,415.66 and 1,004.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,750.69, 2,415.66 and 1,004.59 is: 1,386.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,750.69 : 2,415.66 = 1,004.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,750.69/2,415.66 = 1,004.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,750.69x = 2,415.66 × 1,004.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,750.69x = 2,426,747.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,426,747.88/1,750.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,386.17

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