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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,753.60, 2,627.04 and 981.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,753.60, 2,627.04 and 981.76 is: 1,470.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,753.60 : 2,627.04 = 981.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,753.60/2,627.04 = 981.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,753.60x = 2,627.04 × 981.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,753.60x = 2,579,122.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,579,122.79/1,753.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,470.76

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