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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,750.58, 2,415.75 and 953.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,750.58, 2,415.75 and 953.92 is: 1,316.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,750.58 : 2,415.75 = 953.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,750.58/2,415.75 = 953.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,750.58x = 2,415.75 × 953.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,750.58x = 2,304,431.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,304,431.68/1,750.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,316.38

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