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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,753.60, 2,628.87 and 657.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,753.60, 2,628.87 and 657.67 is: 985.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,753.60 : 2,628.87 = 657.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,753.60/2,628.87 = 657.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,753.60x = 2,628.87 × 657.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,753.60x = 1,728,928.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,728,928.93/1,753.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 985.93

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