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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,753.13, 2,630.34 and 816.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,753.13, 2,630.34 and 816.51 is: 1,225.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,753.13 : 2,630.34 = 816.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,753.13/2,630.34 = 816.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,753.13x = 2,630.34 × 816.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,753.13x = 2,147,694.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,147,694.83/1,753.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,225.06

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