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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,761.09, 2,641.92 and 665.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,761.09, 2,641.92 and 665.54 is: 998.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,761.09 : 2,641.92 = 665.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,761.09/2,641.92 = 665.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,761.09x = 2,641.92 × 665.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,761.09x = 1,758,303.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,758,303.44/1,761.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 998.42

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