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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,833.70, 2,750.63 and 535.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,833.70, 2,750.63 and 535.27 is: 802.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,833.70 : 2,750.63 = 535.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,833.70/2,750.63 = 535.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,833.70x = 2,750.63 × 535.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,833.70x = 1,472,329.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,472,329.72/1,833.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.93

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