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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,825.03, 2,737.97 and 526.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,825.03, 2,737.97 and 526.46 is: 789.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,825.03 : 2,737.97 = 526.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,825.03/2,737.97 = 526.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,825.03x = 2,737.97 × 526.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,825.03x = 1,441,429.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,441,429.05/1,825.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.81

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