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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,754.55, 2,630.91 and 658.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,754.55, 2,630.91 and 658.32 is: 987.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,754.55 : 2,630.91 = 658.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,754.55/2,630.91 = 658.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,754.55x = 2,630.91 × 658.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,754.55x = 1,731,980.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,731,980.67/1,754.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987.14

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