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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,757.01, 2,633.49 and 660.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,757.01, 2,633.49 and 660.68 is: 990.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,757.01 : 2,633.49 = 660.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,757.01/2,633.49 = 660.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,757.01x = 2,633.49 × 660.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,757.01x = 1,739,887.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,739,887.59/1,757.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 990.25

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