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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,755.99, 2,422.51 and 1,009.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,755.99, 2,422.51 and 1,009.78 is: 1,393.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,755.99 : 2,422.51 = 1,009.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,755.99/2,422.51 = 1,009.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,755.99x = 2,422.51 × 1,009.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,755.99x = 2,446,202.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,446,202.15/1,755.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,393.06

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