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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,750.41, 2,624.79 and 639.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,750.41, 2,624.79 and 639.06 is: 958.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,750.41 : 2,624.79 = 639.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,750.41/2,624.79 = 639.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,750.41x = 2,624.79 × 639.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,750.41x = 1,677,387.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,677,387.26/1,750.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 958.28

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