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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,759.70, 2,427.77 and 1,130.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,759.70, 2,427.77 and 1,130.18 is: 1,559.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,759.70 : 2,427.77 = 1,130.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,759.70/2,427.77 = 1,130.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,759.70x = 2,427.77 × 1,130.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,759.70x = 2,743,799.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,743,799.31/1,759.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,559.25

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