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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,852.31, 2,778.44 and 553.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,852.31, 2,778.44 and 553.79 is: 830.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,852.31 : 2,778.44 = 553.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,852.31/2,778.44 = 553.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,852.31x = 2,778.44 × 553.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,852.31x = 1,538,655.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,538,655.63/1,852.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.67

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