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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,760.59, 2,429.68 and 1,014.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,760.59, 2,429.68 and 1,014.64 is: 1,400.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,760.59 : 2,429.68 = 1,014.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,760.59/2,429.68 = 1,014.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,760.59x = 2,429.68 × 1,014.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,760.59x = 2,465,257.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,465,257.47/1,760.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,400.25

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