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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,783.34, 2,675.02 and 550.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,783.34, 2,675.02 and 550.74 is: 826.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,783.34 : 2,675.02 = 550.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,783.34/2,675.02 = 550.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,783.34x = 2,675.02 × 550.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,783.34x = 1,473,239.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,473,239.14/1,783.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.11

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