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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,755, 2,421.90 and 1,134

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,755, 2,421.90 and 1,134 is: 1,564.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,755 : 2,421.90 = 1,134 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,755/2,421.90 = 1,134/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,755x = 2,421.90 × 1,134
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,755x = 2,746,434.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,746,434.60/1,755
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,564.92

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