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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,764.52, 2,647.24 and 668.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,764.52, 2,647.24 and 668.89 is: 1,003.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,764.52 : 2,647.24 = 668.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,764.52/2,647.24 = 668.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,764.52x = 2,647.24 × 668.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,764.52x = 1,770,714.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,770,714.00/1,764.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,003.51

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