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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,825.46, 2,738.15 and 527.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,825.46, 2,738.15 and 527.04 is: 790.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,825.46 : 2,738.15 = 527.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,825.46/2,738.15 = 527.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,825.46x = 2,738.15 × 527.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,825.46x = 1,443,114.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,443,114.58/1,825.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.55

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