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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,782.73, 2,674.11 and 550.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,782.73, 2,674.11 and 550.14 is: 825.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,782.73 : 2,674.11 = 550.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,782.73/2,674.11 = 550.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,782.73x = 2,674.11 × 550.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,782.73x = 1,471,134.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,471,134.88/1,782.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.21

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