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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,762.65, 2,643.99 and 530.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,762.65, 2,643.99 and 530.07 is: 795.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,762.65 : 2,643.99 = 530.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,762.65/2,643.99 = 530.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,762.65x = 2,643.99 × 530.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,762.65x = 1,401,499.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,401,499.78/1,762.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.11

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