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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,753.43, 2,630.04 and 657.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,753.43, 2,630.04 and 657.70 is: 986.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,753.43 : 2,630.04 = 657.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,753.43/2,630.04 = 657.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,753.43x = 2,630.04 × 657.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,753.43x = 1,729,780.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,729,780.60/1,753.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986.51

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