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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,759.59, 2,636.91 and 938.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,759.59, 2,636.91 and 938.25 is: 1,406.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,759.59 : 2,636.91 = 938.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,759.59/2,636.91 = 938.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,759.59x = 2,636.91 × 938.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,759.59x = 2,474,080.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,474,080.81/1,759.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,406.06

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