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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,748.99, 2,623.52 and 653.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,748.99, 2,623.52 and 653.14 is: 979.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,748.99 : 2,623.52 = 653.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,748.99/2,623.52 = 653.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,748.99x = 2,623.52 × 653.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,748.99x = 1,713,512.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,713,512.74/1,748.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 979.72

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