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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,757.08, 2,424.90 and 1,011.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,757.08, 2,424.90 and 1,011.12 is: 1,395.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,757.08 : 2,424.90 = 1,011.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,757.08/2,424.90 = 1,011.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,757.08x = 2,424.90 × 1,011.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,757.08x = 2,451,864.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,451,864.89/1,757.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,395.42

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