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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,761.92, 2,641.44 and 665.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,761.92, 2,641.44 and 665.66 is: 997.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,761.92 : 2,641.44 = 665.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,761.92/2,641.44 = 665.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,761.92x = 2,641.44 × 665.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,761.92x = 1,758,300.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,758,300.95/1,761.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 997.95

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