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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,761.41, 2,642.50 and 665.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,761.41, 2,642.50 and 665.78 is: 998.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,761.41 : 2,642.50 = 665.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,761.41/2,642.50 = 665.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,761.41x = 2,642.50 × 665.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,761.41x = 1,759,323.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,759,323.65/1,761.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 998.82

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