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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,762.95, 2,644.45 and 667.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,762.95, 2,644.45 and 667.83 is: 1,001.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,762.95 : 2,644.45 = 667.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,762.95/2,644.45 = 667.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,762.95x = 2,644.45 × 667.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,762.95x = 1,766,029.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,766,029.82/1,762.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,001.75

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