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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,755.40, 2,629.52 and 1,095.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,755.40, 2,629.52 and 1,095.12 is: 1,640.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,755.40 : 2,629.52 = 1,095.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,755.40/2,629.52 = 1,095.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,755.40x = 2,629.52 × 1,095.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,755.40x = 2,879,639.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,879,639.94/1,755.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,640.45

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