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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,753.57, 2,629.37 and 582.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,753.57, 2,629.37 and 582.95 is: 874.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,753.57 : 2,629.37 = 582.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,753.57/2,629.37 = 582.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,753.57x = 2,629.37 × 582.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,753.57x = 1,532,775.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,532,775.18/1,753.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.09

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