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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,852.56, 2,778.72 and 554

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,852.56, 2,778.72 and 554 is: 830.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,852.56 : 2,778.72 = 554 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,852.56/2,778.72 = 554/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,852.56x = 2,778.72 × 554
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,852.56x = 1,539,410.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,539,410.88/1,852.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.96

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