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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,756.46, 2,423.86 and 1,010.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,756.46, 2,423.86 and 1,010.39 is: 1,394.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,756.46 : 2,423.86 = 1,010.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,756.46/2,423.86 = 1,010.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,756.46x = 2,423.86 × 1,010.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,756.46x = 2,449,043.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,449,043.91/1,756.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,394.31

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