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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,755.42, 2,631.36 and 659.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,755.42, 2,631.36 and 659.46 is: 988.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,755.42 : 2,631.36 = 659.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,755.42/2,631.36 = 659.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,755.42x = 2,631.36 × 659.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,755.42x = 1,735,276.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,735,276.67/1,755.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988.53

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