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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,751.31, 2,626.61 and 655.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,751.31, 2,626.61 and 655.65 is: 983.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,751.31 : 2,626.61 = 655.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,751.31/2,626.61 = 655.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,751.31x = 2,626.61 × 655.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,751.31x = 1,722,133.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,722,133.57/1,751.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 983.34

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