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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,752.41, 2,626.78 and 656.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,752.41, 2,626.78 and 656.30 is: 983.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,752.41 : 2,626.78 = 656.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,752.41/2,626.78 = 656.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,752.41x = 2,626.78 × 656.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,752.41x = 1,723,955.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,723,955.71/1,752.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 983.76

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