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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,753.52, 2,419.88 and 1,045.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,753.52, 2,419.88 and 1,045.91 is: 1,443.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,753.52 : 2,419.88 = 1,045.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,753.52/2,419.88 = 1,045.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,753.52x = 2,419.88 × 1,045.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,753.52x = 2,530,977.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,530,977.51/1,753.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,443.37

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