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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,852.98, 2,779.87 and 554.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,852.98, 2,779.87 and 554.34 is: 831.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,852.98 : 2,779.87 = 554.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,852.98/2,779.87 = 554.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,852.98x = 2,779.87 × 554.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,852.98x = 1,541,003.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,541,003.21/1,852.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.64

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