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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,760.64, 2,639.93 and 664.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,760.64, 2,639.93 and 664.43 is: 996.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,760.64 : 2,639.93 = 664.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,760.64/2,639.93 = 664.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,760.64x = 2,639.93 × 664.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,760.64x = 1,754,032.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,754,032.17/1,760.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 996.25

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