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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,800.76, 2,702.42 and 646.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,800.76, 2,702.42 and 646.68 is: 970.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,800.76 : 2,702.42 = 646.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,800.76/2,702.42 = 646.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,800.76x = 2,702.42 × 646.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,800.76x = 1,747,600.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,747,600.97/1,800.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 970.48

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