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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,768.08, 2,652.55 and 535.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,768.08, 2,652.55 and 535.42 is: 803.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,768.08 : 2,652.55 = 535.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,768.08/2,652.55 = 535.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,768.08x = 2,652.55 × 535.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,768.08x = 1,420,225.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,420,225.64/1,768.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.26

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