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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,752.91, 2,418.91 and 1,045.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,752.91, 2,418.91 and 1,045.55 is: 1,442.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,752.91 : 2,418.91 = 1,045.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,752.91/2,418.91 = 1,045.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,752.91x = 2,418.91 × 1,045.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,752.91x = 2,529,098.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,529,098.70/1,752.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,442.80

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