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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,759.43, 2,639.56 and 937.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,759.43, 2,639.56 and 937.53 is: 1,406.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,759.43 : 2,639.56 = 937.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,759.43/2,639.56 = 937.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,759.43x = 2,639.56 × 937.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,759.43x = 2,474,666.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,474,666.69/1,759.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,406.52

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