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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,762.96, 2,644.02 and 667.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,762.96, 2,644.02 and 667.84 is: 1,001.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,762.96 : 2,644.02 = 667.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,762.96/2,644.02 = 667.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,762.96x = 2,644.02 × 667.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,762.96x = 1,765,782.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,765,782.32/1,762.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,001.60

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