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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,764.32, 2,646.51 and 669.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,764.32, 2,646.51 and 669.20 is: 1,003.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,764.32 : 2,646.51 = 669.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,764.32/2,646.51 = 669.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,764.32x = 2,646.51 × 669.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,764.32x = 1,771,044.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,771,044.49/1,764.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,003.81

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