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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,771.24, 2,656.86 and 538.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,771.24, 2,656.86 and 538.66 is: 807.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,771.24 : 2,656.86 = 538.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,771.24/2,656.86 = 538.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,771.24x = 2,656.86 × 538.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,771.24x = 1,431,144.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,431,144.21/1,771.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.99

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