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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,763.85, 2,644.21 and 668.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,763.85, 2,644.21 and 668.99 is: 1,002.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,763.85 : 2,644.21 = 668.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,763.85/2,644.21 = 668.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,763.85x = 2,644.21 × 668.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,763.85x = 1,768,942.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,768,942.62/1,763.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,002.89

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