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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,771.61, 2,656.61 and 538.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,771.61, 2,656.61 and 538.80 is: 807.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,771.61 : 2,656.61 = 538.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,771.61/2,656.61 = 538.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,771.61x = 2,656.61 × 538.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,771.61x = 1,431,388.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,431,388.81/1,771.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.96

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