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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,761.94, 2,643.30 and 529.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,761.94, 2,643.30 and 529.46 is: 794.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,761.94 : 2,643.30 = 529.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,761.94/2,643.30 = 529.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,761.94x = 2,643.30 × 529.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,761.94x = 1,399,521.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,399,521.62/1,761.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.31

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