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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,756.47, 2,422.82 and 1,126.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,756.47, 2,422.82 and 1,126.34 is: 1,553.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,756.47 : 2,422.82 = 1,126.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,756.47/2,422.82 = 1,126.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,756.47x = 2,422.82 × 1,126.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,756.47x = 2,728,906.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,728,906.96/1,756.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,553.63

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