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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,762.64, 2,644.20 and 529.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,762.64, 2,644.20 and 529.92 is: 794.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,762.64 : 2,644.20 = 529.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,762.64/2,644.20 = 529.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,762.64x = 2,644.20 × 529.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,762.64x = 1,401,214.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,401,214.46/1,762.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.95

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