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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,760.91, 2,641.75 and 665.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,760.91, 2,641.75 and 665.28 is: 998.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,760.91 : 2,641.75 = 665.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,760.91/2,641.75 = 665.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,760.91x = 2,641.75 × 665.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,760.91x = 1,757,503.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,757,503.44/1,760.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 998.07

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