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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,788.58, 2,682.73 and 555.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,788.58, 2,682.73 and 555.95 is: 833.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,788.58 : 2,682.73 = 555.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,788.58/2,682.73 = 555.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,788.58x = 2,682.73 × 555.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,788.58x = 1,491,463.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,491,463.74/1,788.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.88

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