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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,766.43, 2,649.53 and 670.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,766.43, 2,649.53 and 670.77 is: 1,006.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,766.43 : 2,649.53 = 670.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,766.43/2,649.53 = 670.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,766.43x = 2,649.53 × 670.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,766.43x = 1,777,226.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,777,226.92/1,766.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,006.11

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