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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,755.93, 2,633.41 and 659.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,755.93, 2,633.41 and 659.69 is: 989.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,755.93 : 2,633.41 = 659.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,755.93/2,633.41 = 659.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,755.93x = 2,633.41 × 659.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,755.93x = 1,737,246.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,737,246.59/1,755.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989.36

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