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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,755.79, 2,422.72 and 1,009.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,755.79, 2,422.72 and 1,009.61 is: 1,393.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,755.79 : 2,422.72 = 1,009.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,755.79/2,422.72 = 1,009.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,755.79x = 2,422.72 × 1,009.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,755.79x = 2,446,002.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,446,002.34/1,755.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,393.11

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