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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,974.93, 2,725.39 and 1,090.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,974.93, 2,725.39 and 1,090.77 is: 1,505.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,974.93 : 2,725.39 = 1,090.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,974.93/2,725.39 = 1,090.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,974.93x = 2,725.39 × 1,090.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,974.93x = 2,972,773.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,972,773.65/1,974.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,505.26

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