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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,768.77, 2,652.71 and 535.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,768.77, 2,652.71 and 535.86 is: 803.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,768.77 : 2,652.71 = 535.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,768.77/2,652.71 = 535.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,768.77x = 2,652.71 × 535.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,768.77x = 1,421,478.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,421,478.50/1,768.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.65

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