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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,849.41, 2,774.21 and 533.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,849.41, 2,774.21 and 533.25 is: 799.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,849.41 : 2,774.21 = 533.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,849.41/2,774.21 = 533.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,849.41x = 2,774.21 × 533.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,849.41x = 1,479,344.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,479,344.82/1,849.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.90

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