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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,757.97, 2,424.87 and 1,127.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,757.97, 2,424.87 and 1,127.84 is: 1,555.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,757.97 : 2,424.87 = 1,127.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,757.97/2,424.87 = 1,127.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,757.97x = 2,424.87 × 1,127.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,757.97x = 2,734,853.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,734,853.26/1,757.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,555.69

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