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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,758.09, 2,637.42 and 662.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,758.09, 2,637.42 and 662.54 is: 993.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,758.09 : 2,637.42 = 662.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,758.09/2,637.42 = 662.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,758.09x = 2,637.42 × 662.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,758.09x = 1,747,383.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,747,383.06/1,758.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.91

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