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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,753.90, 2,630.74 and 658.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,753.90, 2,630.74 and 658.17 is: 987.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,753.90 : 2,630.74 = 658.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,753.90/2,630.74 = 658.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,753.90x = 2,630.74 × 658.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,753.90x = 1,731,474.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,731,474.15/1,753.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987.21

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