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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,758.48, 2,427.84 and 1,095.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,758.48, 2,427.84 and 1,095.60 is: 1,512.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,758.48 : 2,427.84 = 1,095.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,758.48/2,427.84 = 1,095.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,758.48x = 2,427.84 × 1,095.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,758.48x = 2,659,941.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,659,941.50/1,758.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,512.64

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