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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,755.58, 2,422.65 and 1,009.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,755.58, 2,422.65 and 1,009.57 is: 1,393.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,755.58 : 2,422.65 = 1,009.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,755.58/2,422.65 = 1,009.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,755.58x = 2,422.65 × 1,009.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,755.58x = 2,445,834.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,445,834.76/1,755.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,393.18

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