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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,832.48, 2,748.76 and 533.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,832.48, 2,748.76 and 533.96 is: 800.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,832.48 : 2,748.76 = 533.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,832.48/2,748.76 = 533.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,832.48x = 2,748.76 × 533.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,832.48x = 1,467,711.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,467,711.48/1,832.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.94

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