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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,753.83, 2,631.18 and 583.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,753.83, 2,631.18 and 583.80 is: 875.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,753.83 : 2,631.18 = 583.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,753.83/2,631.18 = 583.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,753.83x = 2,631.18 × 583.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,753.83x = 1,536,082.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,536,082.88/1,753.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.84

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