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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,755.84, 2,635.12 and 661.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,755.84, 2,635.12 and 661.20 is: 992.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,755.84 : 2,635.12 = 661.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,755.84/2,635.12 = 661.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,755.84x = 2,635.12 × 661.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,755.84x = 1,742,341.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,742,341.34/1,755.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 992.31

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