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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,751.48, 2,414.60 and 1,191.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,751.48, 2,414.60 and 1,191.08 is: 1,642.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,751.48 : 2,414.60 = 1,191.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,751.48/2,414.60 = 1,191.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,751.48x = 2,414.60 × 1,191.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,751.48x = 2,875,981.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,875,981.77/1,751.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,642.03

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