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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,768.18, 2,651.48 and 535.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,768.18, 2,651.48 and 535.33 is: 802.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,768.18 : 2,651.48 = 535.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,768.18/2,651.48 = 535.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,768.18x = 2,651.48 × 535.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,768.18x = 1,419,416.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,419,416.79/1,768.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.76

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