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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,853.34, 2,780.01 and 554.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,853.34, 2,780.01 and 554.82 is: 832.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,853.34 : 2,780.01 = 554.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,853.34/2,780.01 = 554.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,853.34x = 2,780.01 × 554.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,853.34x = 1,542,405.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,542,405.15/1,853.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.23

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