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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,767.60, 2,652.32 and 671.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,767.60, 2,652.32 and 671.99 is: 1,008.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,767.60 : 2,652.32 = 671.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,767.60/2,652.32 = 671.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,767.60x = 2,652.32 × 671.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,767.60x = 1,782,315.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,782,315.90/1,767.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,008.33

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