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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,765.36, 2,646.46 and 670.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,765.36, 2,646.46 and 670.49 is: 1,005.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,765.36 : 2,646.46 = 670.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,765.36/2,646.46 = 670.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,765.36x = 2,646.46 × 670.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,765.36x = 1,774,424.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,774,424.97/1,765.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,005.13

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