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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,754.63, 2,631.17 and 658.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,754.63, 2,631.17 and 658.23 is: 987.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,754.63 : 2,631.17 = 658.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,754.63/2,631.17 = 658.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,754.63x = 2,631.17 × 658.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,754.63x = 1,731,900.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,731,900.23/1,754.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987.05

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