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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,757.09, 2,635.77 and 661.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,757.09, 2,635.77 and 661.43 is: 992.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,757.09 : 2,635.77 = 661.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,757.09/2,635.77 = 661.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,757.09x = 2,635.77 × 661.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,757.09x = 1,743,377.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,743,377.35/1,757.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 992.20

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