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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,753.59, 2,630.66 and 658.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,753.59, 2,630.66 and 658.04 is: 987.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,753.59 : 2,630.66 = 658.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,753.59/2,630.66 = 658.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,753.59x = 2,630.66 × 658.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,753.59x = 1,731,073.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,731,073.24/1,753.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987.16

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