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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,764.55, 2,646.48 and 668.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,764.55, 2,646.48 and 668.55 is: 1,002.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,764.55 : 2,646.48 = 668.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,764.55/2,646.48 = 668.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,764.55x = 2,646.48 × 668.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,764.55x = 1,769,304.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,769,304.20/1,764.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,002.70

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