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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,832.85, 2,748.67 and 534.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,832.85, 2,748.67 and 534.02 is: 800.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,832.85 : 2,748.67 = 534.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,832.85/2,748.67 = 534.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,832.85x = 2,748.67 × 534.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,832.85x = 1,467,829.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,467,829.68/1,832.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.85

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