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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,851.12, 2,776.27 and 534.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,851.12, 2,776.27 and 534.59 is: 801.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,851.12 : 2,776.27 = 534.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,851.12/2,776.27 = 534.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,851.12x = 2,776.27 × 534.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,851.12x = 1,484,166.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,484,166.18/1,851.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.77

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