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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,823.47, 2,735.24 and 524.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,823.47, 2,735.24 and 524.97 is: 787.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,823.47 : 2,735.24 = 524.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,823.47/2,735.24 = 524.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,823.47x = 2,735.24 × 524.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,823.47x = 1,435,916.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,435,916.32/1,823.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.46

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