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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,755.82, 2,634.47 and 660.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,755.82, 2,634.47 and 660.04 is: 990.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,755.82 : 2,634.47 = 660.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,755.82/2,634.47 = 660.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,755.82x = 2,634.47 × 660.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,755.82x = 1,738,855.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,738,855.58/1,755.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 990.34

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