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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,765.51, 2,647.24 and 669.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,765.51, 2,647.24 and 669.17 is: 1,003.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,765.51 : 2,647.24 = 669.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,765.51/2,647.24 = 669.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,765.51x = 2,647.24 × 669.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,765.51x = 1,771,453.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,771,453.59/1,765.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,003.37

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