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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,825.91, 2,738.54 and 527.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,825.91, 2,738.54 and 527.07 is: 790.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,825.91 : 2,738.54 = 527.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,825.91/2,738.54 = 527.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,825.91x = 2,738.54 × 527.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,825.91x = 1,443,399.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,443,399.64/1,825.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.51

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