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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,753.08, 2,629.92 and 657.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,753.08, 2,629.92 and 657.60 is: 986.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,753.08 : 2,629.92 = 657.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,753.08/2,629.92 = 657.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,753.08x = 2,629.92 × 657.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,753.08x = 1,729,435.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,729,435.39/1,753.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986.51

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