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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,759.58, 2,428.48 and 1,013.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,759.58, 2,428.48 and 1,013.52 is: 1,398.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,759.58 : 2,428.48 = 1,013.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,759.58/2,428.48 = 1,013.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,759.58x = 2,428.48 × 1,013.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,759.58x = 2,461,316.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,461,316.59/1,759.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,398.81

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