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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,759.80, 2,640.72 and 664.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,759.80, 2,640.72 and 664.26 is: 996.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,759.80 : 2,640.72 = 664.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,759.80/2,640.72 = 664.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,759.80x = 2,640.72 × 664.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,759.80x = 1,754,124.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,754,124.67/1,759.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 996.78

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