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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,752.94, 2,630.57 and 931.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,752.94, 2,630.57 and 931.81 is: 1,398.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,752.94 : 2,630.57 = 931.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,752.94/2,630.57 = 931.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,752.94x = 2,630.57 × 931.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,752.94x = 2,451,191.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,451,191.43/1,752.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,398.33

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