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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,755.17, 2,421.58 and 1,008.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,755.17, 2,421.58 and 1,008.85 is: 1,391.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,755.17 : 2,421.58 = 1,008.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,755.17/2,421.58 = 1,008.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,755.17x = 2,421.58 × 1,008.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,755.17x = 2,443,005.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,443,005.94/1,755.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,391.90

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