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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,832.73, 2,749.55 and 534.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,832.73, 2,749.55 and 534.21 is: 801.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,832.73 : 2,749.55 = 534.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,832.73/2,749.55 = 534.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,832.73x = 2,749.55 × 534.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,832.73x = 1,468,837.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,468,837.11/1,832.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.45

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