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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,755.97, 2,422.13 and 1,125.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,755.97, 2,422.13 and 1,125.84 is: 1,552.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,755.97 : 2,422.13 = 1,125.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,755.97/2,422.13 = 1,125.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,755.97x = 2,422.13 × 1,125.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,755.97x = 2,726,921.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,726,921.54/1,755.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,552.94

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