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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,770.14, 2,655.22 and 537.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,770.14, 2,655.22 and 537.56 is: 806.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,770.14 : 2,655.22 = 537.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,770.14/2,655.22 = 537.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,770.14x = 2,655.22 × 537.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,770.14x = 1,427,340.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,427,340.06/1,770.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.34

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