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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,747.64, 2,621.32 and 651.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,747.64, 2,621.32 and 651.96 is: 977.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,747.64 : 2,621.32 = 651.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,747.64/2,621.32 = 651.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,747.64x = 2,621.32 × 651.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,747.64x = 1,708,995.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,708,995.79/1,747.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.89

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