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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,761.20, 2,640.44 and 666.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,761.20, 2,640.44 and 666.48 is: 999.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,761.20 : 2,640.44 = 666.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,761.20/2,640.44 = 666.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,761.20x = 2,640.44 × 666.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,761.20x = 1,759,800.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,759,800.45/1,761.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 999.21

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