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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,753.77, 2,419.70 and 1,045.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,753.77, 2,419.70 and 1,045.26 is: 1,442.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,753.77 : 2,419.70 = 1,045.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,753.77/2,419.70 = 1,045.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,753.77x = 2,419.70 × 1,045.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,753.77x = 2,529,210.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,529,210.40/1,753.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,442.16

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