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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,825.76, 2,739.10 and 527.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,825.76, 2,739.10 and 527.24 is: 790.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,825.76 : 2,739.10 = 527.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,825.76/2,739.10 = 527.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,825.76x = 2,739.10 × 527.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,825.76x = 1,444,163.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,444,163.08/1,825.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.99

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