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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,749.62, 2,624.91 and 654.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,749.62, 2,624.91 and 654.10 is: 981.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,749.62 : 2,624.91 = 654.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,749.62/2,624.91 = 654.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,749.62x = 2,624.91 × 654.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,749.62x = 1,716,944.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,716,944.62/1,749.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 981.32

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