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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,783.49, 2,673.81 and 550.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,783.49, 2,673.81 and 550.13 is: 824.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,783.49 : 2,673.81 = 550.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,783.49/2,673.81 = 550.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,783.49x = 2,673.81 × 550.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,783.49x = 1,470,929.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,470,929.73/1,783.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.75

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