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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,759.25, 2,636.72 and 1,110.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,759.25, 2,636.72 and 1,110.17 is: 1,663.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,759.25 : 2,636.72 = 1,110.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,759.25/2,636.72 = 1,110.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,759.25x = 2,636.72 × 1,110.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,759.25x = 2,927,212.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,927,212.65/1,759.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,663.90

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