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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,768.18, 2,651.61 and 535.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,768.18, 2,651.61 and 535.22 is: 802.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,768.18 : 2,651.61 = 535.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,768.18/2,651.61 = 535.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,768.18x = 2,651.61 × 535.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,768.18x = 1,419,194.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,419,194.70/1,768.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.63

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