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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,759.91, 2,638.04 and 663.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,759.91, 2,638.04 and 663.80 is: 995.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,759.91 : 2,638.04 = 663.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,759.91/2,638.04 = 663.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,759.91x = 2,638.04 × 663.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,759.91x = 1,751,114.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,751,114.44/1,759.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 995.01

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