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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,750.73, 2,414.94 and 1,042.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,750.73, 2,414.94 and 1,042.10 is: 1,437.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,750.73 : 2,414.94 = 1,042.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,750.73/2,414.94 = 1,042.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,750.73x = 2,414.94 × 1,042.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,750.73x = 2,516,615.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,516,615.01/1,750.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,437.46

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