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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,753.63, 2,630.72 and 657.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,753.63, 2,630.72 and 657.93 is: 987.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,753.63 : 2,630.72 = 657.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,753.63/2,630.72 = 657.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,753.63x = 2,630.72 × 657.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,753.63x = 1,730,829.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,730,829.61/1,753.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987.00

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