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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,761.83, 2,643.35 and 666.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,761.83, 2,643.35 and 666.51 is: 999.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,761.83 : 2,643.35 = 666.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,761.83/2,643.35 = 666.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,761.83x = 2,643.35 × 666.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,761.83x = 1,761,819.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,761,819.21/1,761.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 999.99

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