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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,831.95, 2,748.38 and 533.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,831.95, 2,748.38 and 533.55 is: 800.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,831.95 : 2,748.38 = 533.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,831.95/2,748.38 = 533.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,831.95x = 2,748.38 × 533.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,831.95x = 1,466,398.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,466,398.15/1,831.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.46

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