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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,848.52, 2,772.84 and 550.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,848.52, 2,772.84 and 550.09 is: 825.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,848.52 : 2,772.84 = 550.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,848.52/2,772.84 = 550.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,848.52x = 2,772.84 × 550.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,848.52x = 1,525,311.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,525,311.56/1,848.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.15

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