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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,768.26, 2,652.42 and 535.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,768.26, 2,652.42 and 535.68 is: 803.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,768.26 : 2,652.42 = 535.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,768.26/2,652.42 = 535.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,768.26x = 2,652.42 × 535.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,768.26x = 1,420,848.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,420,848.35/1,768.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.53

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