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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,757.56, 2,636.34 and 646.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,757.56, 2,636.34 and 646.96 is: 970.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,757.56 : 2,636.34 = 646.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,757.56/2,636.34 = 646.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,757.56x = 2,636.34 × 646.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,757.56x = 1,705,606.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,705,606.53/1,757.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 970.44

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