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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,768.05, 2,652.09 and 535.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,768.05, 2,652.09 and 535.47 is: 803.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,768.05 : 2,652.09 = 535.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,768.05/2,652.09 = 535.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,768.05x = 2,652.09 × 535.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,768.05x = 1,420,114.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,420,114.63/1,768.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.21

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