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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,851.22, 2,776.74 and 552.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,851.22, 2,776.74 and 552.52 is: 828.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,851.22 : 2,776.74 = 552.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,851.22/2,776.74 = 552.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,851.22x = 2,776.74 × 552.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,851.22x = 1,534,204.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,534,204.38/1,851.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.75

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