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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,759.61, 2,640.33 and 1,276.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,759.61, 2,640.33 and 1,276.64 is: 1,915.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,759.61 : 2,640.33 = 1,276.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,759.61/2,640.33 = 1,276.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,759.61x = 2,640.33 × 1,276.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,759.61x = 3,370,744.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,370,744.51/1,759.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,915.63

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