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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,765.32, 2,647.72 and 669.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,765.32, 2,647.72 and 669.68 is: 1,004.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,765.32 : 2,647.72 = 669.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,765.32/2,647.72 = 669.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,765.32x = 2,647.72 × 669.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,765.32x = 1,773,135.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,773,135.46/1,765.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,004.43

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