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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,788, 2,681.72 and 555.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,788, 2,681.72 and 555.44 is: 833.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,788 : 2,681.72 = 555.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,788/2,681.72 = 555.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,788x = 2,681.72 × 555.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,788x = 1,489,534.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,489,534.56/1,788
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.07

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