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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,832.94, 2,749.41 and 534.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,832.94, 2,749.41 and 534.51 is: 801.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,832.94 : 2,749.41 = 534.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,832.94/2,749.41 = 534.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,832.94x = 2,749.41 × 534.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,832.94x = 1,469,587.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,469,587.14/1,832.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.77

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