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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,822.54, 2,733.95 and 524.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,822.54, 2,733.95 and 524.11 is: 786.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,822.54 : 2,733.95 = 524.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,822.54/2,733.95 = 524.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,822.54x = 2,733.95 × 524.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,822.54x = 1,432,890.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,432,890.53/1,822.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.21

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