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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,759.60, 2,428.32 and 1,013.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,759.60, 2,428.32 and 1,013.98 is: 1,399.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,759.60 : 2,428.32 = 1,013.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,759.60/2,428.32 = 1,013.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,759.60x = 2,428.32 × 1,013.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,759.60x = 2,462,267.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,462,267.91/1,759.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,399.33

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