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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,754.19, 2,630.92 and 658.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,754.19, 2,630.92 and 658.64 is: 987.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,754.19 : 2,630.92 = 658.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,754.19/2,630.92 = 658.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,754.19x = 2,630.92 × 658.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,754.19x = 1,732,829.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,732,829.15/1,754.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987.82

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