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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,767.71, 2,649.99 and 671.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,767.71, 2,649.99 and 671.33 is: 1,006.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,767.71 : 2,649.99 = 671.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,767.71/2,649.99 = 671.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,767.71x = 2,649.99 × 671.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,767.71x = 1,779,017.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,779,017.79/1,767.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,006.40

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