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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,754.73, 2,421.59 and 1,008.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,754.73, 2,421.59 and 1,008.81 is: 1,392.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,754.73 : 2,421.59 = 1,008.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,754.73/2,421.59 = 1,008.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,754.73x = 2,421.59 × 1,008.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,754.73x = 2,442,919.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,442,919.16/1,754.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,392.19

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