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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,750.91, 2,624.94 and 654.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,750.91, 2,624.94 and 654.66 is: 981.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,750.91 : 2,624.94 = 654.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,750.91/2,624.94 = 654.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,750.91x = 2,624.94 × 654.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,750.91x = 1,718,443.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,718,443.22/1,750.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 981.46

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