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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,763.26, 2,644.92 and 530.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,763.26, 2,644.92 and 530.74 is: 796.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,763.26 : 2,644.92 = 530.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,763.26/2,644.92 = 530.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,763.26x = 2,644.92 × 530.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,763.26x = 1,403,764.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,403,764.84/1,763.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.12

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