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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,759.26, 2,426.64 and 1,129.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,759.26, 2,426.64 and 1,129.56 is: 1,558.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,759.26 : 2,426.64 = 1,129.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,759.26/2,426.64 = 1,129.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,759.26x = 2,426.64 × 1,129.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,759.26x = 2,741,035.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,741,035.48/1,759.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,558.06

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