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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,765.94, 2,648.43 and 669.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,765.94, 2,648.43 and 669.60 is: 1,004.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,765.94 : 2,648.43 = 669.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,765.94/2,648.43 = 669.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,765.94x = 2,648.43 × 669.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,765.94x = 1,773,388.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,773,388.73/1,765.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,004.22

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