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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,753.43, 2,630.51 and 713.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,753.43, 2,630.51 and 713.43 is: 1,070.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,753.43 : 2,630.51 = 713.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,753.43/2,630.51 = 713.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,753.43x = 2,630.51 × 713.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,753.43x = 1,876,679.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,876,679.82/1,753.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,070.29

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