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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,825.26, 2,738.30 and 526.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,825.26, 2,738.30 and 526.73 is: 790.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,825.26 : 2,738.30 = 526.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,825.26/2,738.30 = 526.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,825.26x = 2,738.30 × 526.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,825.26x = 1,442,343.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,442,343.44/1,825.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.21

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