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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,783.04, 2,674.81 and 550.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,783.04, 2,674.81 and 550.55 is: 825.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,783.04 : 2,674.81 = 550.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,783.04/2,674.81 = 550.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,783.04x = 2,674.81 × 550.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,783.04x = 1,472,616.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,472,616.65/1,783.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.90

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