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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,759.47, 2,638.90 and 663.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,759.47, 2,638.90 and 663.64 is: 995.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,759.47 : 2,638.90 = 663.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,759.47/2,638.90 = 663.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,759.47x = 2,638.90 × 663.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,759.47x = 1,751,279.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,751,279.60/1,759.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 995.34

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