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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,767.04, 2,650.79 and 534.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,767.04, 2,650.79 and 534.57 is: 801.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,767.04 : 2,650.79 = 534.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,767.04/2,650.79 = 534.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,767.04x = 2,650.79 × 534.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,767.04x = 1,417,030.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,417,030.14/1,767.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.92

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