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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,765.73, 2,649.60 and 670.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,765.73, 2,649.60 and 670.20 is: 1,005.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,765.73 : 2,649.60 = 670.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,765.73/2,649.60 = 670.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,765.73x = 2,649.60 × 670.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,765.73x = 1,775,761.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,775,761.92/1,765.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,005.68

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