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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,767.29, 2,651.35 and 534.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,767.29, 2,651.35 and 534.71 is: 802.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,767.29 : 2,651.35 = 534.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,767.29/2,651.35 = 534.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,767.29x = 2,651.35 × 534.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,767.29x = 1,417,703.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,417,703.36/1,767.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.19

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