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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,753.79, 2,629.46 and 875.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,753.79, 2,629.46 and 875.04 is: 1,311.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,753.79 : 2,629.46 = 875.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,753.79/2,629.46 = 875.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,753.79x = 2,629.46 × 875.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,753.79x = 2,300,875.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,300,875.01/1,753.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,311.95

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