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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,974.65, 2,725.04 and 1,090.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,974.65, 2,725.04 and 1,090.45 is: 1,504.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,974.65 : 2,725.04 = 1,090.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,974.65/2,725.04 = 1,090.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,974.65x = 2,725.04 × 1,090.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,974.65x = 2,971,514.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,971,514.42/1,974.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,504.83

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