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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,767.96, 2,650.93 and 657.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,767.96, 2,650.93 and 657.05 is: 985.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,767.96 : 2,650.93 = 657.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,767.96/2,650.93 = 657.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,767.96x = 2,650.93 × 657.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,767.96x = 1,741,778.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,741,778.66/1,767.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 985.19

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