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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,753.91, 2,631.44 and 658.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,753.91, 2,631.44 and 658.36 is: 987.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,753.91 : 2,631.44 = 658.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,753.91/2,631.44 = 658.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,753.91x = 2,631.44 × 658.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,753.91x = 1,732,434.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,732,434.84/1,753.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987.76

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