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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,759.31, 2,428.16 and 1,060.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,759.31, 2,428.16 and 1,060.69 is: 1,463.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,759.31 : 2,428.16 = 1,060.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,759.31/2,428.16 = 1,060.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,759.31x = 2,428.16 × 1,060.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,759.31x = 2,575,513.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,575,513.66/1,759.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,463.93

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