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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,767.38, 2,650.26 and 534.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,767.38, 2,650.26 and 534.92 is: 802.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,767.38 : 2,650.26 = 534.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,767.38/2,650.26 = 534.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,767.38x = 2,650.26 × 534.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,767.38x = 1,417,677.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,417,677.08/1,767.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.13

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