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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,753.94, 2,630.55 and 829.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,753.94, 2,630.55 and 829.10 is: 1,243.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,753.94 : 2,630.55 = 829.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,753.94/2,630.55 = 829.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,753.94x = 2,630.55 × 829.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,753.94x = 2,180,989.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,180,989.01/1,753.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,243.48

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