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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,768.49, 2,651.12 and 672.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,768.49, 2,651.12 and 672.83 is: 1,008.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,768.49 : 2,651.12 = 672.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,768.49/2,651.12 = 672.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,768.49x = 2,651.12 × 672.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,768.49x = 1,783,749.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,783,749.71/1,768.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,008.63

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