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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,852.32, 2,778.95 and 553.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,852.32, 2,778.95 and 553.79 is: 830.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,852.32 : 2,778.95 = 553.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,852.32/2,778.95 = 553.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,852.32x = 2,778.95 × 553.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,852.32x = 1,538,938.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,538,938.06/1,852.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.82

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