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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,759.68, 2,638.84 and 663.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,759.68, 2,638.84 and 663.45 is: 994.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,759.68 : 2,638.84 = 663.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,759.68/2,638.84 = 663.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,759.68x = 2,638.84 × 663.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,759.68x = 1,750,738.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,750,738.40/1,759.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 994.92

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