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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,755.05, 2,630.93 and 660.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,755.05, 2,630.93 and 660.15 is: 989.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,755.05 : 2,630.93 = 660.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,755.05/2,630.93 = 660.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,755.05x = 2,630.93 × 660.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,755.05x = 1,736,805.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,736,805.14/1,755.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989.61

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