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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,759.83, 2,427.97 and 1,013.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,759.83, 2,427.97 and 1,013.77 is: 1,398.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,759.83 : 2,427.97 = 1,013.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,759.83/2,427.97 = 1,013.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,759.83x = 2,427.97 × 1,013.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,759.83x = 2,461,407.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,461,407.45/1,759.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,398.67

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