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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,759.50, 2,635.35 and 1,141.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,759.50, 2,635.35 and 1,141.32 is: 1,709.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,759.50 : 2,635.35 = 1,141.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,759.50/2,635.35 = 1,141.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,759.50x = 2,635.35 × 1,141.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,759.50x = 3,007,777.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,007,777.66/1,759.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,709.45

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