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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,766.52, 2,649.80 and 533.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,766.52, 2,649.80 and 533.93 is: 800.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,766.52 : 2,649.80 = 533.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,766.52/2,649.80 = 533.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,766.52x = 2,649.80 × 533.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,766.52x = 1,414,795.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,414,795.80/1,766.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.89

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