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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,768.51, 2,653.21 and 672.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,768.51, 2,653.21 and 672.28 is: 1,008.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,768.51 : 2,653.21 = 672.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,768.51/2,653.21 = 672.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,768.51x = 2,653.21 × 672.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,768.51x = 1,783,694.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,783,694.23/1,768.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,008.59

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