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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,751.59, 2,417.97 and 1,043.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,751.59, 2,417.97 and 1,043.67 is: 1,440.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,751.59 : 2,417.97 = 1,043.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,751.59/2,417.97 = 1,043.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,751.59x = 2,417.97 × 1,043.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,751.59x = 2,523,562.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,523,562.75/1,751.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,440.73

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