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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,766.46, 2,649.70 and 533.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,766.46, 2,649.70 and 533.87 is: 800.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,766.46 : 2,649.70 = 533.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,766.46/2,649.70 = 533.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,766.46x = 2,649.70 × 533.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,766.46x = 1,414,582.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,414,582.09/1,766.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.80

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