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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,759.88, 2,426.36 and 1,095.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,759.88, 2,426.36 and 1,095.55 is: 1,510.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,759.88 : 2,426.36 = 1,095.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,759.88/2,426.36 = 1,095.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,759.88x = 2,426.36 × 1,095.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,759.88x = 2,658,187.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,658,187.15/1,759.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,510.43

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