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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,762.91, 2,644.55 and 530.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,762.91, 2,644.55 and 530.09 is: 795.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,762.91 : 2,644.55 = 530.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,762.91/2,644.55 = 530.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,762.91x = 2,644.55 × 530.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,762.91x = 1,401,860.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,401,860.42/1,762.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.19

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