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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,754.98, 2,422.07 and 1,008.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,754.98, 2,422.07 and 1,008.97 is: 1,392.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,754.98 : 2,422.07 = 1,008.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,754.98/2,422.07 = 1,008.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,754.98x = 2,422.07 × 1,008.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,754.98x = 2,443,795.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,443,795.97/1,754.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,392.49

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