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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,783.58, 2,675.08 and 534.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,783.58, 2,675.08 and 534.16 is: 801.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,783.58 : 2,675.08 = 534.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,783.58/2,675.08 = 534.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,783.58x = 2,675.08 × 534.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,783.58x = 1,428,907.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,428,907.36/1,783.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.15

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