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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,759.74, 2,428.41 and 1,061.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,759.74, 2,428.41 and 1,061.11 is: 1,464.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,759.74 : 2,428.41 = 1,061.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,759.74/2,428.41 = 1,061.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,759.74x = 2,428.41 × 1,061.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,759.74x = 2,576,817.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,576,817.15/1,759.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,464.32

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