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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,758.65, 2,637.18 and 662.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,758.65, 2,637.18 and 662.24 is: 993.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,758.65 : 2,637.18 = 662.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,758.65/2,637.18 = 662.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,758.65x = 2,637.18 × 662.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,758.65x = 1,746,432.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,746,432.90/1,758.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.06

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