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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,759.26, 2,632.89 and 1,505.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,759.26, 2,632.89 and 1,505.82 is: 2,253.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,759.26 : 2,632.89 = 1,505.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,759.26/2,632.89 = 1,505.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,759.26x = 2,632.89 × 1,505.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,759.26x = 3,964,658.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,964,658.42/1,759.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,253.59

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