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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,832.83, 2,749.02 and 534.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,832.83, 2,749.02 and 534.30 is: 801.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,832.83 : 2,749.02 = 534.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,832.83/2,749.02 = 534.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,832.83x = 2,749.02 × 534.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,832.83x = 1,468,789.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,468,789.07/1,832.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.38

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