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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,761.22, 2,642.37 and 665.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,761.22, 2,642.37 and 665.92 is: 999.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,761.22 : 2,642.37 = 665.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,761.22/2,642.37 = 665.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,761.22x = 2,642.37 × 665.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,761.22x = 1,759,607.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,759,607.03/1,761.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 999.08

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