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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,822.89, 2,733.93 and 524.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,822.89, 2,733.93 and 524.06 is: 785.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,822.89 : 2,733.93 = 524.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,822.89/2,733.93 = 524.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,822.89x = 2,733.93 × 524.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,822.89x = 1,432,729.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,432,729.69/1,822.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.97

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