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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,767.84, 2,650.92 and 672.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,767.84, 2,650.92 and 672.18 is: 1,007.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,767.84 : 2,650.92 = 672.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,767.84/2,650.92 = 672.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,767.84x = 2,650.92 × 672.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,767.84x = 1,781,895.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,781,895.41/1,767.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,007.95

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