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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,751.36, 2,626.95 and 655.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,751.36, 2,626.95 and 655.64 is: 983.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,751.36 : 2,626.95 = 655.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,751.36/2,626.95 = 655.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,751.36x = 2,626.95 × 655.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,751.36x = 1,722,320.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,722,320.36/1,751.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 983.42

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