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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,754.44, 2,631.29 and 658.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,754.44, 2,631.29 and 658.78 is: 988.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,754.44 : 2,631.29 = 658.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,754.44/2,631.29 = 658.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,754.44x = 2,631.29 × 658.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,754.44x = 1,733,428.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,733,428.07/1,754.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988.03

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