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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,764.51, 2,646.87 and 668.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,764.51, 2,646.87 and 668.78 is: 1,003.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,764.51 : 2,646.87 = 668.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,764.51/2,646.87 = 668.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,764.51x = 2,646.87 × 668.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,764.51x = 1,770,173.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,770,173.72/1,764.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,003.21

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