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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,759.51, 2,640.48 and 663.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,759.51, 2,640.48 and 663.85 is: 996.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,759.51 : 2,640.48 = 663.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,759.51/2,640.48 = 663.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,759.51x = 2,640.48 × 663.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,759.51x = 1,752,882.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,752,882.65/1,759.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 996.23

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