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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,759.45, 2,427.42 and 1,129.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,759.45, 2,427.42 and 1,129.93 is: 1,558.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,759.45 : 2,427.42 = 1,129.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,759.45/2,427.42 = 1,129.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,759.45x = 2,427.42 × 1,129.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,759.45x = 2,742,814.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,742,814.68/1,759.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,558.90

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