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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,759.53, 2,637.98 and 1,066.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,759.53, 2,637.98 and 1,066.06 is: 1,598.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,759.53 : 2,637.98 = 1,066.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,759.53/2,637.98 = 1,066.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,759.53x = 2,637.98 × 1,066.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,759.53x = 2,812,247.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,812,247.62/1,759.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,598.30

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