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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,768.92, 2,652.64 and 672.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,768.92, 2,652.64 and 672.68 is: 1,008.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,768.92 : 2,652.64 = 672.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,768.92/2,652.64 = 672.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,768.92x = 2,652.64 × 672.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,768.92x = 1,784,377.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,784,377.88/1,768.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,008.74

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