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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,753.99, 2,419.46 and 1,232.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,753.99, 2,419.46 and 1,232.35 is: 1,699.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,753.99 : 2,419.46 = 1,232.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,753.99/2,419.46 = 1,232.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,753.99x = 2,419.46 × 1,232.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,753.99x = 2,981,621.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,981,621.53/1,753.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,699.91

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