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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,762.07, 2,640.35 and 665.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,762.07, 2,640.35 and 665.83 is: 997.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,762.07 : 2,640.35 = 665.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,762.07/2,640.35 = 665.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,762.07x = 2,640.35 × 665.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,762.07x = 1,758,024.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,758,024.24/1,762.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 997.71

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