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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,767.81, 2,651.33 and 534.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,767.81, 2,651.33 and 534.93 is: 802.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,767.81 : 2,651.33 = 534.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,767.81/2,651.33 = 534.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,767.81x = 2,651.33 × 534.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,767.81x = 1,418,273.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,418,273.28/1,767.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.28

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