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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,752.61, 2,630.54 and 887.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,752.61, 2,630.54 and 887.53 is: 1,332.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,752.61 : 2,630.54 = 887.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,752.61/2,630.54 = 887.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,752.61x = 2,630.54 × 887.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,752.61x = 2,334,678.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,334,678.73/1,752.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,332.12

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