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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,755.65, 2,632.69 and 659.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,755.65, 2,632.69 and 659.24 is: 988.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,755.65 : 2,632.69 = 659.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,755.65/2,632.69 = 659.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,755.65x = 2,632.69 × 659.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,755.65x = 1,735,568.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,735,568.38/1,755.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988.56

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