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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,831.76, 2,747.91 and 533.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,831.76, 2,747.91 and 533.06 is: 799.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,831.76 : 2,747.91 = 533.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,831.76/2,747.91 = 533.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,831.76x = 2,747.91 × 533.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,831.76x = 1,464,800.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,464,800.90/1,831.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.67

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