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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,751.12, 2,626.94 and 640.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,751.12, 2,626.94 and 640.59 is: 960.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,751.12 : 2,626.94 = 640.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,751.12/2,626.94 = 640.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,751.12x = 2,626.94 × 640.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,751.12x = 1,682,791.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,682,791.49/1,751.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 960.98

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