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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,837.64, 2,756.82 and 668

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,837.64, 2,756.82 and 668 is: 1,002.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,837.64 : 2,756.82 = 668 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,837.64/2,756.82 = 668/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,837.64x = 2,756.82 × 668
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,837.64x = 1,841,555.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,841,555.76/1,837.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,002.13

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