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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,832.27, 2,748.86 and 533.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,832.27, 2,748.86 and 533.74 is: 800.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,832.27 : 2,748.86 = 533.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,832.27/2,748.86 = 533.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,832.27x = 2,748.86 × 533.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,832.27x = 1,467,176.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,467,176.54/1,832.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.74

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