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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,753.65, 2,629.73 and 657.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,753.65, 2,629.73 and 657.38 is: 985.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,753.65 : 2,629.73 = 657.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,753.65/2,629.73 = 657.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,753.65x = 2,629.73 × 657.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,753.65x = 1,728,740.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,728,740.13/1,753.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 985.80

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