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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,753.40, 2,633.82 and 1,104.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,753.40, 2,633.82 and 1,104.58 is: 1,659.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,753.40 : 2,633.82 = 1,104.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,753.40/2,633.82 = 1,104.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,753.40x = 2,633.82 × 1,104.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,753.40x = 2,909,264.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,909,264.90/1,753.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,659.21

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