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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,759.51, 2,429.27 and 1,130.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,759.51, 2,429.27 and 1,130.28 is: 1,560.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,759.51 : 2,429.27 = 1,130.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,759.51/2,429.27 = 1,130.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,759.51x = 2,429.27 × 1,130.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,759.51x = 2,745,755.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,745,755.30/1,759.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,560.52

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