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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,832.07, 2,748.58 and 533.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,832.07, 2,748.58 and 533.54 is: 800.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,832.07 : 2,748.58 = 533.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,832.07/2,748.58 = 533.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,832.07x = 2,748.58 × 533.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,832.07x = 1,466,474.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,466,474.71/1,832.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.45

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