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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,759.30, 2,428.96 and 1,097.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,759.30, 2,428.96 and 1,097.13 is: 1,514.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,759.30 : 2,428.96 = 1,097.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,759.30/2,428.96 = 1,097.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,759.30x = 2,428.96 × 1,097.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,759.30x = 2,664,884.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,664,884.88/1,759.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,514.74

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