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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,871.79, 2,807.28 and 555.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,871.79, 2,807.28 and 555.41 is: 832.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,871.79 : 2,807.28 = 555.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,871.79/2,807.28 = 555.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,871.79x = 2,807.28 × 555.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,871.79x = 1,559,177.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,559,177.35/1,871.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.99

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