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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,832.16, 2,748.25 and 533.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,832.16, 2,748.25 and 533.63 is: 800.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,832.16 : 2,748.25 = 533.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,832.16/2,748.25 = 533.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,832.16x = 2,748.25 × 533.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,832.16x = 1,466,556.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,466,556.19/1,832.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.45

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