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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,758.06, 2,635.41 and 663.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,758.06, 2,635.41 and 663.15 is: 994.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,758.06 : 2,635.41 = 663.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,758.06/2,635.41 = 663.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,758.06x = 2,635.41 × 663.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,758.06x = 1,747,672.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,747,672.14/1,758.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 994.09

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