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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,753.37, 2,630.17 and 583.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,753.37, 2,630.17 and 583.33 is: 875.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,753.37 : 2,630.17 = 583.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,753.37/2,630.17 = 583.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,753.37x = 2,630.17 × 583.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,753.37x = 1,534,248.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,534,248.75/1,753.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.03

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