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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,823.64, 2,735.04 and 524.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,823.64, 2,735.04 and 524.82 is: 787.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,823.64 : 2,735.04 = 524.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,823.64/2,735.04 = 524.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,823.64x = 2,735.04 × 524.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,823.64x = 1,435,403.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,435,403.69/1,823.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.11

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