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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,759.74, 2,637.91 and 663.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,759.74, 2,637.91 and 663.34 is: 994.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,759.74 : 2,637.91 = 663.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,759.74/2,637.91 = 663.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,759.74x = 2,637.91 × 663.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,759.74x = 1,749,831.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,749,831.22/1,759.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 994.37

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