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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,765.18, 2,647.86 and 669.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,765.18, 2,647.86 and 669.63 is: 1,004.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,765.18 : 2,647.86 = 669.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,765.18/2,647.86 = 669.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,765.18x = 2,647.86 × 669.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,765.18x = 1,773,086.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,773,086.49/1,765.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,004.48

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