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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,758.51, 2,638.98 and 662.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,758.51, 2,638.98 and 662.85 is: 994.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,758.51 : 2,638.98 = 662.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,758.51/2,638.98 = 662.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,758.51x = 2,638.98 × 662.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,758.51x = 1,749,247.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,749,247.89/1,758.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 994.73

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