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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,765.74, 2,648.62 and 533.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,765.74, 2,648.62 and 533.16 is: 799.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,765.74 : 2,648.62 = 533.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,765.74/2,648.62 = 533.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,765.74x = 2,648.62 × 533.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,765.74x = 1,412,132.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,412,132.95/1,765.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.74

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