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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,763.56, 2,643.68 and 668.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,763.56, 2,643.68 and 668.64 is: 1,002.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,763.56 : 2,643.68 = 668.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,763.56/2,643.68 = 668.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,763.56x = 2,643.68 × 668.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,763.56x = 1,767,670.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,767,670.20/1,763.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,002.33

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