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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,852.29, 2,778.37 and 553.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,852.29, 2,778.37 and 553.73 is: 830.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,852.29 : 2,778.37 = 553.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,852.29/2,778.37 = 553.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,852.29x = 2,778.37 × 553.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,852.29x = 1,538,451.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,538,451.54/1,852.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.57

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