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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,757.79, 2,424.73 and 1,136.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,757.79, 2,424.73 and 1,136.79 is: 1,568.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,757.79 : 2,424.73 = 1,136.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,757.79/2,424.73 = 1,136.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,757.79x = 2,424.73 × 1,136.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,757.79x = 2,756,408.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,756,408.82/1,757.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,568.11

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