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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,851.76, 2,777.64 and 554.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,851.76, 2,777.64 and 554.24 is: 831.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,851.76 : 2,777.64 = 554.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,851.76/2,777.64 = 554.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,851.76x = 2,777.64 × 554.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,851.76x = 1,539,479.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,539,479.19/1,851.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.36

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