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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,821.67, 2,732.13 and 522.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,821.67, 2,732.13 and 522.85 is: 784.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,821.67 : 2,732.13 = 522.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,821.67/2,732.13 = 522.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,821.67x = 2,732.13 × 522.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,821.67x = 1,428,494.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,428,494.17/1,821.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.17

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