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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,767.08, 2,650.64 and 534.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,767.08, 2,650.64 and 534.50 is: 801.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,767.08 : 2,650.64 = 534.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,767.08/2,650.64 = 534.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,767.08x = 2,650.64 × 534.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,767.08x = 1,416,767.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,416,767.08/1,767.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.76

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