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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,763.96, 2,646.95 and 668.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,763.96, 2,646.95 and 668.03 is: 1,002.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,763.96 : 2,646.95 = 668.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,763.96/2,646.95 = 668.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,763.96x = 2,646.95 × 668.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,763.96x = 1,768,225.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,768,225.43/1,763.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,002.42

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