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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,853.27, 2,779.90 and 554.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,853.27, 2,779.90 and 554.74 is: 832.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,853.27 : 2,779.90 = 554.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,853.27/2,779.90 = 554.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,853.27x = 2,779.90 × 554.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,853.27x = 1,542,121.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,542,121.73/1,853.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.11

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