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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,831.55, 2,747.27 and 533.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,831.55, 2,747.27 and 533.03 is: 799.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,831.55 : 2,747.27 = 533.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,831.55/2,747.27 = 533.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,831.55x = 2,747.27 × 533.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,831.55x = 1,464,364.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,464,364.92/1,831.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.52

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