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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,759.40, 2,639.11 and 1,209.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,759.40, 2,639.11 and 1,209.93 is: 1,814.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,759.40 : 2,639.11 = 1,209.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,759.40/2,639.11 = 1,209.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,759.40x = 2,639.11 × 1,209.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,759.40x = 3,193,138.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,193,138.36/1,759.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,814.90

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