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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,832.40, 2,748.29 and 533.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,832.40, 2,748.29 and 533.56 is: 800.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,832.40 : 2,748.29 = 533.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,832.40/2,748.29 = 533.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,832.40x = 2,748.29 × 533.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,832.40x = 1,466,377.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,466,377.61/1,832.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.25

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