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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,768.15, 2,652.59 and 535.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,768.15, 2,652.59 and 535.67 is: 803.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,768.15 : 2,652.59 = 535.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,768.15/2,652.59 = 535.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,768.15x = 2,652.59 × 535.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,768.15x = 1,420,912.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,420,912.89/1,768.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.62

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