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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,757.33, 2,424.79 and 1,011.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,757.33, 2,424.79 and 1,011.32 is: 1,395.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,757.33 : 2,424.79 = 1,011.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,757.33/2,424.79 = 1,011.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,757.33x = 2,424.79 × 1,011.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,757.33x = 2,452,238.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,452,238.62/1,757.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,395.43

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