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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,759.50, 2,428.11 and 1,060.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,759.50, 2,428.11 and 1,060.74 is: 1,463.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,759.50 : 2,428.11 = 1,060.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,759.50/2,428.11 = 1,060.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,759.50x = 2,428.11 × 1,060.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,759.50x = 2,575,593.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,575,593.40/1,759.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,463.82

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