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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,753.99, 2,630.92 and 713.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,753.99, 2,630.92 and 713.68 is: 1,070.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,753.99 : 2,630.92 = 713.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,753.99/2,630.92 = 713.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,753.99x = 2,630.92 × 713.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,753.99x = 1,877,634.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,877,634.99/1,753.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,070.49

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