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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,825.74, 2,739.52 and 852.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,825.74, 2,739.52 and 852.54 is: 1,279.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,825.74 : 2,739.52 = 852.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,825.74/2,739.52 = 852.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,825.74x = 2,739.52 × 852.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,825.74x = 2,335,550.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,335,550.38/1,825.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,279.23

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