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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,766.63, 2,651.27 and 657.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,766.63, 2,651.27 and 657.07 is: 986.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,766.63 : 2,651.27 = 657.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,766.63/2,651.27 = 657.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,766.63x = 2,651.27 × 657.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,766.63x = 1,742,060.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,742,060.07/1,766.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986.09

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