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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,764.59, 2,645.33 and 668.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,764.59, 2,645.33 and 668.15 is: 1,001.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,764.59 : 2,645.33 = 668.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,764.59/2,645.33 = 668.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,764.59x = 2,645.33 × 668.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,764.59x = 1,767,473.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,767,473.90/1,764.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,001.64

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