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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,750.31, 2,623.84 and 653.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,750.31, 2,623.84 and 653.84 is: 980.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,750.31 : 2,623.84 = 653.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,750.31/2,623.84 = 653.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,750.31x = 2,623.84 × 653.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,750.31x = 1,715,555.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,715,555.16/1,750.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 980.15

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