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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,754.94, 2,632.67 and 584.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,754.94, 2,632.67 and 584.56 is: 876.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,754.94 : 2,632.67 = 584.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,754.94/2,632.67 = 584.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,754.94x = 2,632.67 × 584.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,754.94x = 1,538,953.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,538,953.58/1,754.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876.93

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