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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,759.73, 2,637.53 and 979.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,759.73, 2,637.53 and 979.36 is: 1,467.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,759.73 : 2,637.53 = 979.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,759.73/2,637.53 = 979.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,759.73x = 2,637.53 × 979.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,759.73x = 2,583,091.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,583,091.38/1,759.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,467.89

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