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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,761.92, 2,644.16 and 666.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,761.92, 2,644.16 and 666.28 is: 999.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,761.92 : 2,644.16 = 666.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,761.92/2,644.16 = 666.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,761.92x = 2,644.16 × 666.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,761.92x = 1,761,740.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,761,740.98/1,761.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 999.90

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