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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,755.09, 2,632.77 and 659.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,755.09, 2,632.77 and 659.43 is: 989.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,755.09 : 2,632.77 = 659.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,755.09/2,632.77 = 659.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,755.09x = 2,632.77 × 659.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,755.09x = 1,736,127.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,736,127.52/1,755.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989.20

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