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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,759.98, 2,639.26 and 663.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,759.98, 2,639.26 and 663.74 is: 995.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,759.98 : 2,639.26 = 663.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,759.98/2,639.26 = 663.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,759.98x = 2,639.26 × 663.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,759.98x = 1,751,792.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,751,792.94/1,759.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 995.35

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