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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,783.08, 2,675.03 and 550.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,783.08, 2,675.03 and 550.53 is: 825.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,783.08 : 2,675.03 = 550.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,783.08/2,675.03 = 550.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,783.08x = 2,675.03 × 550.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,783.08x = 1,472,681.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,472,681.51/1,783.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.92

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