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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,759.53, 2,427.36 and 1,013.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,759.53, 2,427.36 and 1,013.22 is: 1,397.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,759.53 : 2,427.36 = 1,013.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,759.53/2,427.36 = 1,013.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,759.53x = 2,427.36 × 1,013.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,759.53x = 2,459,449.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,459,449.70/1,759.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,397.79

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