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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,757.92, 2,635.42 and 661.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,757.92, 2,635.42 and 661.68 is: 991.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,757.92 : 2,635.42 = 661.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,757.92/2,635.42 = 661.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,757.92x = 2,635.42 × 661.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,757.92x = 1,743,804.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,743,804.71/1,757.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991.97

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