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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,768.62, 2,652.87 and 672.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,768.62, 2,652.87 and 672.95 is: 1,009.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,768.62 : 2,652.87 = 672.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,768.62/2,652.87 = 672.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,768.62x = 2,652.87 × 672.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,768.62x = 1,785,235.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,785,235.60/1,768.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,009.39

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