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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,753.94, 2,630.51 and 583.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,753.94, 2,630.51 and 583.66 is: 875.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,753.94 : 2,630.51 = 583.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,753.94/2,630.51 = 583.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,753.94x = 2,630.51 × 583.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,753.94x = 1,535,311.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,535,311.23/1,753.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.35

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