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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,823.04, 2,734.70 and 524.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,823.04, 2,734.70 and 524.61 is: 786.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,823.04 : 2,734.70 = 524.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,823.04/2,734.70 = 524.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,823.04x = 2,734.70 × 524.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,823.04x = 1,434,648.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,434,648.34/1,823.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.95

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