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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,768.03, 2,650.99 and 672.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,768.03, 2,650.99 and 672.48 is: 1,008.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,768.03 : 2,650.99 = 672.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,768.03/2,650.99 = 672.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,768.03x = 2,650.99 × 672.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,768.03x = 1,782,737.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,782,737.76/1,768.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,008.32

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