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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,766.67, 2,650.53 and 534.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,766.67, 2,650.53 and 534.12 is: 801.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,766.67 : 2,650.53 = 534.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,766.67/2,650.53 = 534.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,766.67x = 2,650.53 × 534.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,766.67x = 1,415,701.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,415,701.08/1,766.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.34

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