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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,757.36, 2,425.97 and 1,085.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,757.36, 2,425.97 and 1,085.29 is: 1,498.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,757.36 : 2,425.97 = 1,085.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,757.36/2,425.97 = 1,085.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,757.36x = 2,425.97 × 1,085.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,757.36x = 2,632,863.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,632,863.43/1,757.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,498.19

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