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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,749.74, 2,624.81 and 639.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,749.74, 2,624.81 and 639.23 is: 958.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,749.74 : 2,624.81 = 639.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,749.74/2,624.81 = 639.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,749.74x = 2,624.81 × 639.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,749.74x = 1,677,840.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,677,840.98/1,749.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 958.91

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