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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,749.61, 2,626.04 and 884.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,749.61, 2,626.04 and 884.53 is: 1,327.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,749.61 : 2,626.04 = 884.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,749.61/2,626.04 = 884.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,749.61x = 2,626.04 × 884.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,749.61x = 2,322,811.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,322,811.16/1,749.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,327.62

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