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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,825.53, 2,738.08 and 526.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,825.53, 2,738.08 and 526.99 is: 790.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,825.53 : 2,738.08 = 526.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,825.53/2,738.08 = 526.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,825.53x = 2,738.08 × 526.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,825.53x = 1,442,940.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,442,940.78/1,825.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.42

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