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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,755.78, 2,634.06 and 660.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,755.78, 2,634.06 and 660.15 is: 990.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,755.78 : 2,634.06 = 660.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,755.78/2,634.06 = 660.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,755.78x = 2,634.06 × 660.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,755.78x = 1,738,882.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,738,882.74/1,755.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 990.38

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