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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,753.66, 2,629.27 and 887.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,753.66, 2,629.27 and 887.38 is: 1,330.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,753.66 : 2,629.27 = 887.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,753.66/2,629.27 = 887.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,753.66x = 2,629.27 × 887.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,753.66x = 2,333,161.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,333,161.61/1,753.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,330.45

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