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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,754.65, 2,632.25 and 659.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,754.65, 2,632.25 and 659.94 is: 990.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,754.65 : 2,632.25 = 659.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,754.65/2,632.25 = 659.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,754.65x = 2,632.25 × 659.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,754.65x = 1,737,127.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,737,127.07/1,754.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 990.01

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