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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,755.92, 2,634.08 and 645.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,755.92, 2,634.08 and 645.68 is: 968.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,755.92 : 2,634.08 = 645.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,755.92/2,634.08 = 645.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,755.92x = 2,634.08 × 645.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,755.92x = 1,700,756.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,700,756.38/1,755.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 968.59

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