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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,757.98, 2,425.77 and 1,011.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,757.98, 2,425.77 and 1,011.67 is: 1,395.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,757.98 : 2,425.77 = 1,011.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,757.98/2,425.77 = 1,011.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,757.98x = 2,425.77 × 1,011.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,757.98x = 2,454,078.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,454,078.74/1,757.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,395.97

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