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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,762.65, 2,644.20 and 651.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,762.65, 2,644.20 and 651.91 is: 977.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,762.65 : 2,644.20 = 651.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,762.65/2,644.20 = 651.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,762.65x = 2,644.20 × 651.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,762.65x = 1,723,789.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,723,789.48/1,762.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.95

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