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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,753.97, 2,631 and 829.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,753.97, 2,631 and 829.96 is: 1,244.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,753.97 : 2,631 = 829.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,753.97/2,631 = 829.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,753.97x = 2,631 × 829.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,753.97x = 2,183,624.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,183,624.76/1,753.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,244.96

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