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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,823.68, 2,735.12 and 524.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,823.68, 2,735.12 and 524.86 is: 787.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,823.68 : 2,735.12 = 524.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,823.68/2,735.12 = 524.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,823.68x = 2,735.12 × 524.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,823.68x = 1,435,555.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,435,555.08/1,823.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.17

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