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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,823.84, 2,735.92 and 525.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,823.84, 2,735.92 and 525.44 is: 788.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,823.84 : 2,735.92 = 525.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,823.84/2,735.92 = 525.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,823.84x = 2,735.92 × 525.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,823.84x = 1,437,561.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,437,561.80/1,823.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.21

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