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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,754.65, 2,631.86 and 658.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,754.65, 2,631.86 and 658.93 is: 988.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,754.65 : 2,631.86 = 658.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,754.65/2,631.86 = 658.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,754.65x = 2,631.86 × 658.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,754.65x = 1,734,195.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,734,195.06/1,754.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988.35

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