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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,825.61, 2,738.12 and 526.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,825.61, 2,738.12 and 526.77 is: 790.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,825.61 : 2,738.12 = 526.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,825.61/2,738.12 = 526.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,825.61x = 2,738.12 × 526.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,825.61x = 1,442,356.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,442,356.84/1,825.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.07

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