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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,759.77, 2,429.51 and 1,096.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,759.77, 2,429.51 and 1,096.97 is: 1,514.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,759.77 : 2,429.51 = 1,096.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,759.77/2,429.51 = 1,096.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,759.77x = 2,429.51 × 1,096.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,759.77x = 2,665,081.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,665,081.95/1,759.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,514.45

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