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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,759.88, 2,428.64 and 1,061.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,759.88, 2,428.64 and 1,061.39 is: 1,464.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,759.88 : 2,428.64 = 1,061.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,759.88/2,428.64 = 1,061.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,759.88x = 2,428.64 × 1,061.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,759.88x = 2,577,716.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,577,716.76/1,759.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,464.72

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