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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,762.58, 2,644.22 and 529.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,762.58, 2,644.22 and 529.90 is: 794.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,762.58 : 2,644.22 = 529.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,762.58/2,644.22 = 529.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,762.58x = 2,644.22 × 529.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,762.58x = 1,401,172.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,401,172.18/1,762.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.96

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