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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,759.28, 2,428.58 and 1,096.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,759.28, 2,428.58 and 1,096.58 is: 1,513.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,759.28 : 2,428.58 = 1,096.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,759.28/2,428.58 = 1,096.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,759.28x = 2,428.58 × 1,096.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,759.28x = 2,663,141.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,663,141.07/1,759.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,513.77

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