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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,762.58, 2,644.47 and 667.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,762.58, 2,644.47 and 667.26 is: 1,001.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,762.58 : 2,644.47 = 667.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,762.58/2,644.47 = 667.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,762.58x = 2,644.47 × 667.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,762.58x = 1,764,549.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,764,549.05/1,762.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,001.12

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