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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,768.70, 2,651.78 and 672.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,768.70, 2,651.78 and 672.46 is: 1,008.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,768.70 : 2,651.78 = 672.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,768.70/2,651.78 = 672.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,768.70x = 2,651.78 × 672.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,768.70x = 1,783,215.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,783,215.98/1,768.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,008.21

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