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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,748.36, 2,621.72 and 651.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,748.36, 2,621.72 and 651.93 is: 977.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,748.36 : 2,621.72 = 651.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,748.36/2,621.72 = 651.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,748.36x = 2,621.72 × 651.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,748.36x = 1,709,179.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,709,179.55/1,748.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.59

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