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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,755.65, 2,633.75 and 660.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,755.65, 2,633.75 and 660.94 is: 991.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,755.65 : 2,633.75 = 660.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,755.65/2,633.75 = 660.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,755.65x = 2,633.75 × 660.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,755.65x = 1,740,750.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,740,750.73/1,755.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991.51

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