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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,753.56, 2,629.26 and 984.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,753.56, 2,629.26 and 984.60 is: 1,476.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,753.56 : 2,629.26 = 984.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,753.56/2,629.26 = 984.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,753.56x = 2,629.26 × 984.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,753.56x = 2,588,769.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,588,769.40/1,753.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,476.29

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