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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,767.90, 2,651.36 and 671.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,767.90, 2,651.36 and 671.66 is: 1,007.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,767.90 : 2,651.36 = 671.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,767.90/2,651.36 = 671.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,767.90x = 2,651.36 × 671.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,767.90x = 1,780,812.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,780,812.46/1,767.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,007.30

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