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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,758.82, 2,637.84 and 663.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,758.82, 2,637.84 and 663.16 is: 994.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,758.82 : 2,637.84 = 663.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,758.82/2,637.84 = 663.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,758.82x = 2,637.84 × 663.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,758.82x = 1,749,309.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,749,309.97/1,758.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 994.59

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