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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,767.59, 2,439.33 and 1,059.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,767.59, 2,439.33 and 1,059.20 is: 1,461.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,767.59 : 2,439.33 = 1,059.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,767.59/2,439.33 = 1,059.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,767.59x = 2,439.33 × 1,059.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,767.59x = 2,583,738.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,583,738.34/1,767.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,461.73

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