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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,753.10, 2,630.85 and 973.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,753.10, 2,630.85 and 973.10 is: 1,460.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,753.10 : 2,630.85 = 973.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,753.10/2,630.85 = 973.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,753.10x = 2,630.85 × 973.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,753.10x = 2,560,080.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,560,080.14/1,753.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,460.32

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