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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,768.45, 2,652.27 and 535.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,768.45, 2,652.27 and 535.87 is: 803.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,768.45 : 2,652.27 = 535.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,768.45/2,652.27 = 535.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,768.45x = 2,652.27 × 535.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,768.45x = 1,421,271.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,421,271.92/1,768.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.68

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