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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,869.89, 2,804.16 and 553.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,869.89, 2,804.16 and 553.28 is: 829.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,869.89 : 2,804.16 = 553.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,869.89/2,804.16 = 553.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,869.89x = 2,804.16 × 553.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,869.89x = 1,551,471.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,551,471.62/1,869.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.71

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