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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,783.62, 2,674.35 and 550.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,783.62, 2,674.35 and 550.67 is: 825.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,783.62 : 2,674.35 = 550.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,783.62/2,674.35 = 550.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,783.62x = 2,674.35 × 550.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,783.62x = 1,472,670.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,472,670.94/1,783.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.66

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