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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,754.59, 2,632.17 and 659.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,754.59, 2,632.17 and 659.04 is: 988.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,754.59 : 2,632.17 = 659.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,754.59/2,632.17 = 659.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,754.59x = 2,632.17 × 659.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,754.59x = 1,734,705.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,734,705.32/1,754.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988.67

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