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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,761.80, 2,641.05 and 666.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,761.80, 2,641.05 and 666.90 is: 999.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,761.80 : 2,641.05 = 666.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,761.80/2,641.05 = 666.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,761.80x = 2,641.05 × 666.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,761.80x = 1,761,316.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,761,316.25/1,761.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 999.73

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