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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,769.06, 2,654.26 and 659.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,769.06, 2,654.26 and 659.15 is: 988.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,769.06 : 2,654.26 = 659.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,769.06/2,654.26 = 659.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,769.06x = 2,654.26 × 659.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,769.06x = 1,749,555.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,749,555.48/1,769.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988.98

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