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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,753.34, 2,630.46 and 583.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,753.34, 2,630.46 and 583.52 is: 875.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,753.34 : 2,630.46 = 583.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,753.34/2,630.46 = 583.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,753.34x = 2,630.46 × 583.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,753.34x = 1,534,912.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,534,912.87/1,753.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.42

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