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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,783.13, 2,675.07 and 550.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,783.13, 2,675.07 and 550.44 is: 825.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,783.13 : 2,675.07 = 550.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,783.13/2,675.07 = 550.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,783.13x = 2,675.07 × 550.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,783.13x = 1,472,465.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,472,465.53/1,783.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.78

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