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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,832.77, 2,747.53 and 662.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,832.77, 2,747.53 and 662.50 is: 993.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,832.77 : 2,747.53 = 662.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,832.77/2,747.53 = 662.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,832.77x = 2,747.53 × 662.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,832.77x = 1,820,238.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,820,238.63/1,832.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.16

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