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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,758.47, 2,637.40 and 662.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,758.47, 2,637.40 and 662.64 is: 993.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,758.47 : 2,637.40 = 662.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,758.47/2,637.40 = 662.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,758.47x = 2,637.40 × 662.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,758.47x = 1,747,646.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,747,646.74/1,758.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.85

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