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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,784.46, 2,675.36 and 551.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,784.46, 2,675.36 and 551.17 is: 826.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,784.46 : 2,675.36 = 551.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,784.46/2,675.36 = 551.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,784.46x = 2,675.36 × 551.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,784.46x = 1,474,578.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,474,578.17/1,784.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.34

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