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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,759.09, 2,638.92 and 663.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,759.09, 2,638.92 and 663.54 is: 995.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,759.09 : 2,638.92 = 663.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,759.09/2,638.92 = 663.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,759.09x = 2,638.92 × 663.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,759.09x = 1,751,028.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,751,028.98/1,759.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 995.42

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