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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,752.13, 2,626.98 and 656.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,752.13, 2,626.98 and 656.20 is: 983.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,752.13 : 2,626.98 = 656.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,752.13/2,626.98 = 656.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,752.13x = 2,626.98 × 656.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,752.13x = 1,723,828.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,723,828.79/1,752.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 983.85

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