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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,764.38, 2,646.64 and 668.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,764.38, 2,646.64 and 668.81 is: 1,003.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,764.38 : 2,646.64 = 668.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,764.38/2,646.64 = 668.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,764.38x = 2,646.64 × 668.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,764.38x = 1,770,104.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,770,104.24/1,764.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,003.25

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