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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,759.24, 2,426.79 and 1,096.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,759.24, 2,426.79 and 1,096.66 is: 1,512.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,759.24 : 2,426.79 = 1,096.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,759.24/2,426.79 = 1,096.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,759.24x = 2,426.79 × 1,096.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,759.24x = 2,661,363.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,661,363.52/1,759.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,512.79

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