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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,766.84, 2,650.68 and 534.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,766.84, 2,650.68 and 534.17 is: 801.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,766.84 : 2,650.68 = 534.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,766.84/2,650.68 = 534.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,766.84x = 2,650.68 × 534.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,766.84x = 1,415,920.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,415,920.36/1,766.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.39

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