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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,754.49, 2,632.02 and 658.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,754.49, 2,632.02 and 658.94 is: 988.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,754.49 : 2,632.02 = 658.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,754.49/2,632.02 = 658.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,754.49x = 2,632.02 × 658.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,754.49x = 1,734,337.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,734,337.50/1,754.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988.51

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