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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,768.51, 2,651.72 and 672.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,768.51, 2,651.72 and 672.95 is: 1,009.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,768.51 : 2,651.72 = 672.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,768.51/2,651.72 = 672.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,768.51x = 2,651.72 × 672.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,768.51x = 1,784,474.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,784,474.97/1,768.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,009.03

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