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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,761.96, 2,642.52 and 666.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,761.96, 2,642.52 and 666.84 is: 1,000.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,761.96 : 2,642.52 = 666.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,761.96/2,642.52 = 666.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,761.96x = 2,642.52 × 666.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,761.96x = 1,762,138.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,762,138.04/1,761.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,000.10

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