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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,832.64, 2,749.08 and 534

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,832.64, 2,749.08 and 534 is: 801.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,832.64 : 2,749.08 = 534 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,832.64/2,749.08 = 534/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,832.64x = 2,749.08 × 534
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,832.64x = 1,468,008.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,468,008.72/1,832.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.03

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