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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,831.99, 2,747.78 and 533.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,831.99, 2,747.78 and 533.46 is: 800.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,831.99 : 2,747.78 = 533.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,831.99/2,747.78 = 533.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,831.99x = 2,747.78 × 533.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,831.99x = 1,465,830.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,465,830.72/1,831.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.13

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