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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,753.76, 2,420.88 and 1,055

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,753.76, 2,420.88 and 1,055 is: 1,456.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,753.76 : 2,420.88 = 1,055 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,753.76/2,420.88 = 1,055/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,753.76x = 2,420.88 × 1,055
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,753.76x = 2,554,028.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,554,028.40/1,753.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,456.32

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