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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,850.63, 2,776.38 and 552.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,850.63, 2,776.38 and 552.13 is: 828.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,850.63 : 2,776.38 = 552.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,850.63/2,776.38 = 552.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,850.63x = 2,776.38 × 552.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,850.63x = 1,532,913.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,532,913.68/1,850.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.32

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