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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,782.51, 2,673.89 and 550.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,782.51, 2,673.89 and 550.01 is: 825.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,782.51 : 2,673.89 = 550.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,782.51/2,673.89 = 550.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,782.51x = 2,673.89 × 550.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,782.51x = 1,470,650.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,470,650.12/1,782.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.04

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