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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,768.07, 2,652.12 and 535.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,768.07, 2,652.12 and 535.52 is: 803.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,768.07 : 2,652.12 = 535.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,768.07/2,652.12 = 535.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,768.07x = 2,652.12 × 535.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,768.07x = 1,420,250.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,420,250.04/1,768.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.28

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