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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,767.51, 2,651.53 and 534.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,767.51, 2,651.53 and 534.76 is: 802.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,767.51 : 2,651.53 = 534.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,767.51/2,651.53 = 534.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,767.51x = 2,651.53 × 534.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,767.51x = 1,417,932.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,417,932.18/1,767.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.22

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