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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,825.05, 2,738.10 and 526.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,825.05, 2,738.10 and 526.52 is: 789.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,825.05 : 2,738.10 = 526.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,825.05/2,738.10 = 526.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,825.05x = 2,738.10 × 526.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,825.05x = 1,441,650.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,441,650.72/1,825.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.92

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