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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,768.57, 2,652.99 and 536.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,768.57, 2,652.99 and 536.09 is: 804.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,768.57 : 2,652.99 = 536.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,768.57/2,652.99 = 536.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,768.57x = 2,652.99 × 536.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,768.57x = 1,422,230.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,422,230.15/1,768.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.17

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