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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,754.01, 2,420.69 and 1,055.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,754.01, 2,420.69 and 1,055.25 is: 1,456.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,754.01 : 2,420.69 = 1,055.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,754.01/2,420.69 = 1,055.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,754.01x = 2,420.69 × 1,055.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,754.01x = 2,554,427.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,554,427.85/1,754.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,456.34

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