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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,767.51, 2,651.67 and 534.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,767.51, 2,651.67 and 534.96 is: 802.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,767.51 : 2,651.67 = 534.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,767.51/2,651.67 = 534.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,767.51x = 2,651.67 × 534.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,767.51x = 1,418,537.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,418,537.38/1,767.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.56

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