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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,767.36, 2,651.69 and 671.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,767.36, 2,651.69 and 671.72 is: 1,007.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,767.36 : 2,651.69 = 671.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,767.36/2,651.69 = 671.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,767.36x = 2,651.69 × 671.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,767.36x = 1,781,176.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,781,176.59/1,767.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,007.82

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