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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,752.34, 2,627.70 and 656.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,752.34, 2,627.70 and 656.68 is: 984.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,752.34 : 2,627.70 = 656.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,752.34/2,627.70 = 656.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,752.34x = 2,627.70 × 656.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,752.34x = 1,725,558.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,725,558.04/1,752.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 984.72

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