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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,753.67, 2,631.02 and 658.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,753.67, 2,631.02 and 658.12 is: 987.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,753.67 : 2,631.02 = 658.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,753.67/2,631.02 = 658.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,753.67x = 2,631.02 × 658.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,753.67x = 1,731,526.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,731,526.88/1,753.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987.37

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