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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,767.39, 2,651.52 and 671.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,767.39, 2,651.52 and 671.15 is: 1,006.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,767.39 : 2,651.52 = 671.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,767.39/2,651.52 = 671.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,767.39x = 2,651.52 × 671.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,767.39x = 1,779,576.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,779,576.79/1,767.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,006.90

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