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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,823.36, 2,735.49 and 524.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,823.36, 2,735.49 and 524.82 is: 787.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,823.36 : 2,735.49 = 524.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,823.36/2,735.49 = 524.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,823.36x = 2,735.49 × 524.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,823.36x = 1,435,639.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,435,639.86/1,823.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.36

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