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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,750.98, 2,626.61 and 580.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,750.98, 2,626.61 and 580.94 is: 871.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,750.98 : 2,626.61 = 580.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,750.98/2,626.61 = 580.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,750.98x = 2,626.61 × 580.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,750.98x = 1,525,886.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,525,886.78/1,750.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.45

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