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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,766.71, 2,648.49 and 670.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,766.71, 2,648.49 and 670.33 is: 1,004.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,766.71 : 2,648.49 = 670.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,766.71/2,648.49 = 670.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,766.71x = 2,648.49 × 670.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,766.71x = 1,775,362.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,775,362.30/1,766.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,004.90

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