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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,753.93, 2,631.93 and 643.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,753.93, 2,631.93 and 643.24 is: 965.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,753.93 : 2,631.93 = 643.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,753.93/2,631.93 = 643.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,753.93x = 2,631.93 × 643.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,753.93x = 1,692,962.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,692,962.65/1,753.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 965.24

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