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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,749.63, 2,624.90 and 654

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,749.63, 2,624.90 and 654 is: 981.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,749.63 : 2,624.90 = 654 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,749.63/2,624.90 = 654/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,749.63x = 2,624.90 × 654
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,749.63x = 1,716,681.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,716,681.33/1,749.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 981.17

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