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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,759.16, 2,632.62 and 1,065.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,759.16, 2,632.62 and 1,065.44 is: 1,594.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,759.16 : 2,632.62 = 1,065.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,759.16/2,632.62 = 1,065.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,759.16x = 2,632.62 × 1,065.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,759.16x = 2,804,898.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,804,898.65/1,759.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,594.45

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