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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,753.65, 2,630.75 and 658.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,753.65, 2,630.75 and 658.94 is: 988.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,753.65 : 2,630.75 = 658.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,753.65/2,630.75 = 658.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,753.65x = 2,630.75 × 658.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,753.65x = 1,733,489.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,733,489.96/1,753.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988.50

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