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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,764.54, 2,646.24 and 668.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,764.54, 2,646.24 and 668.64 is: 1,002.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,764.54 : 2,646.24 = 668.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,764.54/2,646.24 = 668.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,764.54x = 2,646.24 × 668.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,764.54x = 1,769,381.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,769,381.91/1,764.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,002.74

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