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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,759.53, 2,428.62 and 1,095.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,759.53, 2,428.62 and 1,095.99 is: 1,512.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,759.53 : 2,428.62 = 1,095.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,759.53/2,428.62 = 1,095.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,759.53x = 2,428.62 × 1,095.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,759.53x = 2,661,743.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,661,743.23/1,759.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,512.76

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