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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,760.64, 2,640.42 and 665.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,760.64, 2,640.42 and 665.52 is: 998.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,760.64 : 2,640.42 = 665.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,760.64/2,640.42 = 665.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,760.64x = 2,640.42 × 665.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,760.64x = 1,757,252.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,757,252.32/1,760.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 998.08

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