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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,757.96, 2,424.40 and 1,127.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,757.96, 2,424.40 and 1,127.76 is: 1,555.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,757.96 : 2,424.40 = 1,127.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,757.96/2,424.40 = 1,127.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,757.96x = 2,424.40 × 1,127.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,757.96x = 2,734,141.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,734,141.34/1,757.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,555.29

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