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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,754.65, 2,420.04 and 1,091.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,754.65, 2,420.04 and 1,091.26 is: 1,505.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,754.65 : 2,420.04 = 1,091.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,754.65/2,420.04 = 1,091.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,754.65x = 2,420.04 × 1,091.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,754.65x = 2,640,892.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,640,892.85/1,754.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,505.08

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