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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,762.48, 2,644.17 and 529.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,762.48, 2,644.17 and 529.93 is: 795.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,762.48 : 2,644.17 = 529.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,762.48/2,644.17 = 529.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,762.48x = 2,644.17 × 529.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,762.48x = 1,401,225.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,401,225.01/1,762.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.03

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