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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,726.89, 2,381.55 and 1,159.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,726.89, 2,381.55 and 1,159.95 is: 1,599.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,726.89 : 2,381.55 = 1,159.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,726.89/2,381.55 = 1,159.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,726.89x = 2,381.55 × 1,159.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,726.89x = 2,762,478.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,762,478.92/1,726.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,599.68

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