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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,767.38, 2,652.39 and 657.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,767.38, 2,652.39 and 657.82 is: 987.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,767.38 : 2,652.39 = 657.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,767.38/2,652.39 = 657.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,767.38x = 2,652.39 × 657.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,767.38x = 1,744,795.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,744,795.19/1,767.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987.22

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