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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,757.36, 2,636.34 and 661.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,757.36, 2,636.34 and 661.88 is: 992.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,757.36 : 2,636.34 = 661.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,757.36/2,636.34 = 661.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,757.36x = 2,636.34 × 661.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,757.36x = 1,744,940.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,744,940.72/1,757.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 992.93

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