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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,754.23, 2,631.01 and 658.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,754.23, 2,631.01 and 658.23 is: 987.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,754.23 : 2,631.01 = 658.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,754.23/2,631.01 = 658.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,754.23x = 2,631.01 × 658.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,754.23x = 1,731,797.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,731,797.58/1,754.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987.21

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