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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,753.76, 2,417.97 and 1,156.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,753.76, 2,417.97 and 1,156.16 is: 1,594.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,753.76 : 2,417.97 = 1,156.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,753.76/2,417.97 = 1,156.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,753.76x = 2,417.97 × 1,156.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,753.76x = 2,795,560.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,795,560.20/1,753.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,594.04

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