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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,753.61, 2,628.77 and 875.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,753.61, 2,628.77 and 875.57 is: 1,312.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,753.61 : 2,628.77 = 875.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,753.61/2,628.77 = 875.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,753.61x = 2,628.77 × 875.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,753.61x = 2,301,654.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,301,654.63/1,753.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,312.53

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