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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,766.64, 2,649.60 and 534.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,766.64, 2,649.60 and 534.24 is: 801.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,766.64 : 2,649.60 = 534.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,766.64/2,649.60 = 534.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,766.64x = 2,649.60 × 534.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,766.64x = 1,415,522.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,415,522.30/1,766.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.25

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