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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,759.46, 2,426.99 and 1,129.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,759.46, 2,426.99 and 1,129.77 is: 1,558.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,759.46 : 2,426.99 = 1,129.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,759.46/2,426.99 = 1,129.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,759.46x = 2,426.99 × 1,129.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,759.46x = 2,741,934.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,741,934.84/1,759.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,558.40

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