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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,767.36, 2,650.92 and 534.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,767.36, 2,650.92 and 534.82 is: 802.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,767.36 : 2,650.92 = 534.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,767.36/2,650.92 = 534.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,767.36x = 2,650.92 × 534.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,767.36x = 1,417,765.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,417,765.03/1,767.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.19

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