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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,753.92, 2,630.13 and 657.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,753.92, 2,630.13 and 657.53 is: 986.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,753.92 : 2,630.13 = 657.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,753.92/2,630.13 = 657.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,753.92x = 2,630.13 × 657.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,753.92x = 1,729,376.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,729,376.23/1,753.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986.01

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