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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,755.95, 2,632.37 and 660.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,755.95, 2,632.37 and 660.35 is: 989.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,755.95 : 2,632.37 = 660.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,755.95/2,632.37 = 660.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,755.95x = 2,632.37 × 660.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,755.95x = 1,738,288.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,738,288.81/1,755.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989.94

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