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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,768.03, 2,652.26 and 535.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,768.03, 2,652.26 and 535.43 is: 803.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,768.03 : 2,652.26 = 535.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,768.03/2,652.26 = 535.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,768.03x = 2,652.26 × 535.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,768.03x = 1,420,103.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,420,103.53/1,768.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.21

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