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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,822.70, 2,734.50 and 524.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,822.70, 2,734.50 and 524.28 is: 786.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,822.70 : 2,734.50 = 524.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,822.70/2,734.50 = 524.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,822.70x = 2,734.50 × 524.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,822.70x = 1,433,643.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,433,643.66/1,822.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.55

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