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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,759.55, 2,637.70 and 893.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,759.55, 2,637.70 and 893.66 is: 1,339.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,759.55 : 2,637.70 = 893.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,759.55/2,637.70 = 893.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,759.55x = 2,637.70 × 893.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,759.55x = 2,357,191.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,357,191.56/1,759.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,339.66

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