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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,753.62, 2,629.72 and 875.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,753.62, 2,629.72 and 875.82 is: 1,313.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,753.62 : 2,629.72 = 875.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,753.62/2,629.72 = 875.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,753.62x = 2,629.72 × 875.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,753.62x = 2,303,161.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,303,161.37/1,753.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,313.38

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