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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,765.94, 2,648.96 and 533.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,765.94, 2,648.96 and 533.52 is: 800.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,765.94 : 2,648.96 = 533.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,765.94/2,648.96 = 533.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,765.94x = 2,648.96 × 533.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,765.94x = 1,413,270.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,413,270.47/1,765.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.30

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