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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,757.93, 2,636.41 and 661.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,757.93, 2,636.41 and 661.69 is: 992.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,757.93 : 2,636.41 = 661.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,757.93/2,636.41 = 661.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,757.93x = 2,636.41 × 661.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,757.93x = 1,744,486.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,744,486.13/1,757.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 992.35

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