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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,753.20, 2,419.68 and 1,054.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,753.20, 2,419.68 and 1,054.72 is: 1,455.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,753.20 : 2,419.68 = 1,054.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,753.20/2,419.68 = 1,054.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,753.20x = 2,419.68 × 1,054.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,753.20x = 2,552,084.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,552,084.89/1,753.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,455.67

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