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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,755.55, 2,422.79 and 1,009.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,755.55, 2,422.79 and 1,009.54 is: 1,393.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,755.55 : 2,422.79 = 1,009.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,755.55/2,422.79 = 1,009.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,755.55x = 2,422.79 × 1,009.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,755.55x = 2,445,903.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,445,903.42/1,755.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,393.24

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