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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,754.91, 2,630.94 and 658.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,754.91, 2,630.94 and 658.66 is: 987.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,754.91 : 2,630.94 = 658.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,754.91/2,630.94 = 658.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,754.91x = 2,630.94 × 658.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,754.91x = 1,732,894.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,732,894.94/1,754.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987.46

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