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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,767.37, 2,650.05 and 534.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,767.37, 2,650.05 and 534.43 is: 801.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,767.37 : 2,650.05 = 534.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,767.37/2,650.05 = 534.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,767.37x = 2,650.05 × 534.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,767.37x = 1,416,266.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,416,266.22/1,767.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.34

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