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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,749.82, 2,624.43 and 653.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,749.82, 2,624.43 and 653.89 is: 980.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,749.82 : 2,624.43 = 653.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,749.82/2,624.43 = 653.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,749.82x = 2,624.43 × 653.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,749.82x = 1,716,088.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,716,088.53/1,749.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 980.72

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