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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,756.85, 2,423.39 and 1,127.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,756.85, 2,423.39 and 1,127.17 is: 1,554.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,756.85 : 2,423.39 = 1,127.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,756.85/2,423.39 = 1,127.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,756.85x = 2,423.39 × 1,127.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,756.85x = 2,731,560.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,731,560.81/1,756.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,554.80

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