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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,752.87, 2,630.72 and 1,013.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,752.87, 2,630.72 and 1,013.26 is: 1,520.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,752.87 : 2,630.72 = 1,013.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,752.87/2,630.72 = 1,013.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,752.87x = 2,630.72 × 1,013.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,752.87x = 2,665,598.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,665,598.28/1,752.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,520.71

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