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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,788.33, 2,682.37 and 555.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,788.33, 2,682.37 and 555.64 is: 833.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,788.33 : 2,682.37 = 555.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,788.33/2,682.37 = 555.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,788.33x = 2,682.37 × 555.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,788.33x = 1,490,432.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,490,432.07/1,788.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.42

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