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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,766.02, 2,649.04 and 533.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,766.02, 2,649.04 and 533.43 is: 800.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,766.02 : 2,649.04 = 533.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,766.02/2,649.04 = 533.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,766.02x = 2,649.04 × 533.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,766.02x = 1,413,065.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,413,065.50/1,766.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.14

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