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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,851.95, 2,777.94 and 553.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,851.95, 2,777.94 and 553.34 is: 830.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,851.95 : 2,777.94 = 553.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,851.95/2,777.94 = 553.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,851.95x = 2,777.94 × 553.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,851.95x = 1,537,131.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,537,131.43/1,851.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.01

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