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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,755.63, 2,422.94 and 1,009.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,755.63, 2,422.94 and 1,009.71 is: 1,393.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,755.63 : 2,422.94 = 1,009.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,755.63/2,422.94 = 1,009.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,755.63x = 2,422.94 × 1,009.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,755.63x = 2,446,461.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,446,461.70/1,755.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,393.50

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