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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,753.32, 2,628.59 and 657.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,753.32, 2,628.59 and 657.56 is: 985.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,753.32 : 2,628.59 = 657.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,753.32/2,628.59 = 657.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,753.32x = 2,628.59 × 657.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,753.32x = 1,728,463.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,728,463.86/1,753.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 985.82

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