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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,754.48, 2,418.74 and 1,194.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,754.48, 2,418.74 and 1,194.08 is: 1,646.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,754.48 : 2,418.74 = 1,194.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,754.48/2,418.74 = 1,194.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,754.48x = 2,418.74 × 1,194.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,754.48x = 2,888,169.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,888,169.06/1,754.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,646.17

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