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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,771.02, 2,656.68 and 538.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,771.02, 2,656.68 and 538.44 is: 807.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,771.02 : 2,656.68 = 538.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,771.02/2,656.68 = 538.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,771.02x = 2,656.68 × 538.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,771.02x = 1,430,463.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,430,463.52/1,771.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.71

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