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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,783.68, 2,674.56 and 550.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,783.68, 2,674.56 and 550.72 is: 825.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,783.68 : 2,674.56 = 550.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,783.68/2,674.56 = 550.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,783.68x = 2,674.56 × 550.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,783.68x = 1,472,933.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,472,933.68/1,783.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.78

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