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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,754.76, 2,631.80 and 658.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,754.76, 2,631.80 and 658.90 is: 988.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,754.76 : 2,631.80 = 658.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,754.76/2,631.80 = 658.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,754.76x = 2,631.80 × 658.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,754.76x = 1,734,093.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,734,093.02/1,754.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988.22

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