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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,832.63, 2,749.44 and 534.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,832.63, 2,749.44 and 534.09 is: 801.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,832.63 : 2,749.44 = 534.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,832.63/2,749.44 = 534.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,832.63x = 2,749.44 × 534.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,832.63x = 1,468,460.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,468,460.72/1,832.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.29

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