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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,852.34, 2,778.52 and 553.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,852.34, 2,778.52 and 553.81 is: 830.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,852.34 : 2,778.52 = 553.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,852.34/2,778.52 = 553.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,852.34x = 2,778.52 × 553.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,852.34x = 1,538,772.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,538,772.16/1,852.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.72

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