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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,755.44, 2,422.42 and 1,009.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,755.44, 2,422.42 and 1,009.38 is: 1,392.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,755.44 : 2,422.42 = 1,009.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,755.44/2,422.42 = 1,009.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,755.44x = 2,422.42 × 1,009.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,755.44x = 2,445,142.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,445,142.30/1,755.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,392.89

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