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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,755.81, 2,420.82 and 1,125.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,755.81, 2,420.82 and 1,125.30 is: 1,551.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,755.81 : 2,420.82 = 1,125.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,755.81/2,420.82 = 1,125.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,755.81x = 2,420.82 × 1,125.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,755.81x = 2,724,148.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,724,148.75/1,755.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,551.51

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