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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,757.22, 2,423.70 and 1,159.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,757.22, 2,423.70 and 1,159.02 is: 1,598.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,757.22 : 2,423.70 = 1,159.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,757.22/2,423.70 = 1,159.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,757.22x = 2,423.70 × 1,159.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,757.22x = 2,809,116.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,809,116.77/1,757.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,598.61

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