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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,753.97, 2,420.31 and 1,045.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,753.97, 2,420.31 and 1,045.82 is: 1,443.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,753.97 : 2,420.31 = 1,045.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,753.97/2,420.31 = 1,045.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,753.97x = 2,420.31 × 1,045.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,753.97x = 2,531,218.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,531,218.58/1,753.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,443.14

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