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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,762.13, 2,640.44 and 665.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,762.13, 2,640.44 and 665.89 is: 997.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,762.13 : 2,640.44 = 665.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,762.13/2,640.44 = 665.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,762.13x = 2,640.44 × 665.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,762.13x = 1,758,247.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,758,247.56/1,762.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 997.80

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