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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,755.67, 2,633.60 and 660.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,755.67, 2,633.60 and 660.01 is: 990.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,755.67 : 2,633.60 = 660.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,755.67/2,633.60 = 660.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,755.67x = 2,633.60 × 660.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,755.67x = 1,738,185.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,738,185.87/1,755.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 990.04

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