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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,758.90, 2,637.63 and 662.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,758.90, 2,637.63 and 662.67 is: 993.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,758.90 : 2,637.63 = 662.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,758.90/2,637.63 = 662.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,758.90x = 2,637.63 × 662.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,758.90x = 1,747,878.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,747,878.27/1,758.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.73

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