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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,753.61, 2,630.52 and 583.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,753.61, 2,630.52 and 583.71 is: 875.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,753.61 : 2,630.52 = 583.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,753.61/2,630.52 = 583.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,753.61x = 2,630.52 × 583.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,753.61x = 1,535,466.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,535,466.28/1,753.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.61

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