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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,974.43, 2,724.76 and 1,090.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,974.43, 2,724.76 and 1,090.29 is: 1,504.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,974.43 : 2,724.76 = 1,090.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,974.43/2,724.76 = 1,090.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,974.43x = 2,724.76 × 1,090.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,974.43x = 2,970,778.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,970,778.58/1,974.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,504.63

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