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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,831.88, 2,748.29 and 533.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,831.88, 2,748.29 and 533.35 is: 800.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,831.88 : 2,748.29 = 533.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,831.88/2,748.29 = 533.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,831.88x = 2,748.29 × 533.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,831.88x = 1,465,800.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,465,800.47/1,831.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.16

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