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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,759.62, 2,426.65 and 1,129.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,759.62, 2,426.65 and 1,129.54 is: 1,557.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,759.62 : 2,426.65 = 1,129.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,759.62/2,426.65 = 1,129.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,759.62x = 2,426.65 × 1,129.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,759.62x = 2,740,998.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,740,998.24/1,759.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,557.72

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