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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,753.64, 2,630.12 and 657.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,753.64, 2,630.12 and 657.77 is: 986.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,753.64 : 2,630.12 = 657.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,753.64/2,630.12 = 657.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,753.64x = 2,630.12 × 657.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,753.64x = 1,730,002.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,730,002.53/1,753.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986.52

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