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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,901, 2,851.98 and 533

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,901, 2,851.98 and 533 is: 799.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,901 : 2,851.98 = 533 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,901/2,851.98 = 533/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,901x = 2,851.98 × 533
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,901x = 1,520,105.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,520,105.34/1,901
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.63

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