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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,766.62, 2,649.93 and 670.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,766.62, 2,649.93 and 670.72 is: 1,006.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,766.62 : 2,649.93 = 670.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,766.62/2,649.93 = 670.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,766.62x = 2,649.93 × 670.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,766.62x = 1,777,361.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,777,361.05/1,766.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,006.08

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