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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,753.74, 2,629.17 and 1,059.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,753.74, 2,629.17 and 1,059.57 is: 1,588.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,753.74 : 2,629.17 = 1,059.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,753.74/2,629.17 = 1,059.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,753.74x = 2,629.17 × 1,059.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,753.74x = 2,785,789.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,785,789.66/1,753.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,588.48

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