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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,754.64, 2,631.51 and 658.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,754.64, 2,631.51 and 658.98 is: 988.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,754.64 : 2,631.51 = 658.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,754.64/2,631.51 = 658.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,754.64x = 2,631.51 × 658.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,754.64x = 1,734,112.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,734,112.46/1,754.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988.30

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