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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,754.74, 2,421.41 and 1,008.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,754.74, 2,421.41 and 1,008.69 is: 1,391.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,754.74 : 2,421.41 = 1,008.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,754.74/2,421.41 = 1,008.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,754.74x = 2,421.41 × 1,008.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,754.74x = 2,442,452.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,442,452.05/1,754.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,391.92

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