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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,849.27, 2,774.07 and 550.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,849.27, 2,774.07 and 550.75 is: 826.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,849.27 : 2,774.07 = 550.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,849.27/2,774.07 = 550.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,849.27x = 2,774.07 × 550.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,849.27x = 1,527,819.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,527,819.05/1,849.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.17

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