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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,832.32, 2,748.88 and 533.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,832.32, 2,748.88 and 533.84 is: 800.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,832.32 : 2,748.88 = 533.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,832.32/2,748.88 = 533.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,832.32x = 2,748.88 × 533.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,832.32x = 1,467,462.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,467,462.10/1,832.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.88

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