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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,825.40, 2,738.12 and 526.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,825.40, 2,738.12 and 526.88 is: 790.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,825.40 : 2,738.12 = 526.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,825.40/2,738.12 = 526.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,825.40x = 2,738.12 × 526.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,825.40x = 1,442,644.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,442,644.34/1,825.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.32

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