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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,852.42, 2,778.78 and 553.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,852.42, 2,778.78 and 553.87 is: 830.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,852.42 : 2,778.78 = 553.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,852.42/2,778.78 = 553.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,852.42x = 2,778.78 × 553.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,852.42x = 1,539,082.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,539,082.88/1,852.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.85

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