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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,759.03, 2,427.39 and 1,002.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,759.03, 2,427.39 and 1,002.92 is: 1,383.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,759.03 : 2,427.39 = 1,002.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,759.03/2,427.39 = 1,002.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,759.03x = 2,427.39 × 1,002.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,759.03x = 2,434,465.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,434,465.84/1,759.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,383.98

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