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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,783.13, 2,674.50 and 550.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,783.13, 2,674.50 and 550.58 is: 825.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,783.13 : 2,674.50 = 550.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,783.13/2,674.50 = 550.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,783.13x = 2,674.50 × 550.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,783.13x = 1,472,512.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,472,512.84/1,783.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.80

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