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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,753.37, 2,630.39 and 583.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,753.37, 2,630.39 and 583.01 is: 874.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,753.37 : 2,630.39 = 583.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,753.37/2,630.39 = 583.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,753.37x = 2,630.39 × 583.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,753.37x = 1,533,527.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,533,527.61/1,753.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.62

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