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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,753.47, 2,630.11 and 657.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,753.47, 2,630.11 and 657.75 is: 986.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,753.47 : 2,630.11 = 657.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,753.47/2,630.11 = 657.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,753.47x = 2,630.11 × 657.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,753.47x = 1,729,954.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,729,954.85/1,753.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986.59

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