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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,759.38, 2,637.05 and 663.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,759.38, 2,637.05 and 663.06 is: 993.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,759.38 : 2,637.05 = 663.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,759.38/2,637.05 = 663.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,759.38x = 2,637.05 × 663.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,759.38x = 1,748,522.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,748,522.37/1,759.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.83

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