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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,759.84, 2,636.73 and 938.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,759.84, 2,636.73 and 938.50 is: 1,406.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,759.84 : 2,636.73 = 938.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,759.84/2,636.73 = 938.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,759.84x = 2,636.73 × 938.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,759.84x = 2,474,571.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,474,571.11/1,759.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,406.13

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