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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,755.17, 2,630.72 and 658.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,755.17, 2,630.72 and 658.83 is: 987.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,755.17 : 2,630.72 = 658.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,755.17/2,630.72 = 658.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,755.17x = 2,630.72 × 658.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,755.17x = 1,733,198.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,733,198.90/1,755.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987.48

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