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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,752.61, 2,628.82 and 656.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,752.61, 2,628.82 and 656.89 is: 985.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,752.61 : 2,628.82 = 656.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,752.61/2,628.82 = 656.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,752.61x = 2,628.82 × 656.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,752.61x = 1,726,845.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,726,845.57/1,752.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 985.30

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