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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,822.83, 2,734.23 and 524.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,822.83, 2,734.23 and 524.30 is: 786.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,822.83 : 2,734.23 = 524.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,822.83/2,734.23 = 524.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,822.83x = 2,734.23 × 524.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,822.83x = 1,433,556.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,433,556.79/1,822.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.45

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