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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,787.99, 2,682.15 and 555.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,787.99, 2,682.15 and 555.41 is: 833.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,787.99 : 2,682.15 = 555.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,787.99/2,682.15 = 555.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,787.99x = 2,682.15 × 555.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,787.99x = 1,489,684.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,489,684.81/1,787.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.16

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