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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,840.74, 2,762.28 and 670.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,840.74, 2,762.28 and 670.63 is: 1,006.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,840.74 : 2,762.28 = 670.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,840.74/2,762.28 = 670.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,840.74x = 2,762.28 × 670.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,840.74x = 1,852,464.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,852,464.22/1,840.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,006.37

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