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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,754.57, 2,630.86 and 583.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,754.57, 2,630.86 and 583.95 is: 875.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,754.57 : 2,630.86 = 583.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,754.57/2,630.86 = 583.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,754.57x = 2,630.86 × 583.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,754.57x = 1,536,290.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,536,290.70/1,754.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.59

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