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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,765.52, 2,649.29 and 669.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,765.52, 2,649.29 and 669.59 is: 1,004.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,765.52 : 2,649.29 = 669.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,765.52/2,649.29 = 669.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,765.52x = 2,649.29 × 669.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,765.52x = 1,773,938.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,773,938.09/1,765.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,004.77

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