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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,755.64, 2,632.43 and 660.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,755.64, 2,632.43 and 660.09 is: 989.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,755.64 : 2,632.43 = 660.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,755.64/2,632.43 = 660.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,755.64x = 2,632.43 × 660.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,755.64x = 1,737,632.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,737,632.34/1,755.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989.74

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