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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,768.58, 2,653.30 and 535.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,768.58, 2,653.30 and 535.92 is: 804.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,768.58 : 2,653.30 = 535.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,768.58/2,653.30 = 535.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,768.58x = 2,653.30 × 535.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,768.58x = 1,421,956.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,421,956.54/1,768.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.01

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