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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,766.68, 2,650.50 and 534.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,766.68, 2,650.50 and 534.04 is: 801.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,766.68 : 2,650.50 = 534.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,766.68/2,650.50 = 534.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,766.68x = 2,650.50 × 534.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,766.68x = 1,415,473.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,415,473.02/1,766.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.21

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