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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,766.53, 2,648.93 and 533.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,766.53, 2,648.93 and 533.71 is: 800.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,766.53 : 2,648.93 = 533.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,766.53/2,648.93 = 533.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,766.53x = 2,648.93 × 533.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,766.53x = 1,413,760.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,413,760.43/1,766.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.30

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