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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,823.06, 2,735.06 and 524.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,823.06, 2,735.06 and 524.53 is: 786.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,823.06 : 2,735.06 = 524.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,823.06/2,735.06 = 524.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,823.06x = 2,735.06 × 524.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,823.06x = 1,434,621.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,434,621.82/1,823.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.93

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