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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,841.79, 2,761.81 and 670.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,841.79, 2,761.81 and 670.97 is: 1,006.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,841.79 : 2,761.81 = 670.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,841.79/2,761.81 = 670.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,841.79x = 2,761.81 × 670.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,841.79x = 1,853,077.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,853,077.85/1,841.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,006.13

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