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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,850.67, 2,776.46 and 552.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,850.67, 2,776.46 and 552.13 is: 828.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,850.67 : 2,776.46 = 552.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,850.67/2,776.46 = 552.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,850.67x = 2,776.46 × 552.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,850.67x = 1,532,966.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,532,966.86/1,850.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.33

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