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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,754.34, 2,420.91 and 1,055.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,754.34, 2,420.91 and 1,055.58 is: 1,456.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,754.34 : 2,420.91 = 1,055.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,754.34/2,420.91 = 1,055.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,754.34x = 2,420.91 × 1,055.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,754.34x = 2,555,464.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,555,464.18/1,754.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,456.65

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